RVi recently took advantage of the beautiful spring weather by hosting our Monthly Design Review on-site at Caliterra in Dripping Springs. Project Directors Dennis Tonsor and Peter Dufrene presented RVi’s work on the community to-date, including years of planning and more recently, landscape architectural design for the community amenities. Following the presentation, the team piled... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Bob Richardson 04-23-14
We are excited to share the news that the Mueller Southwest Greenway has received an Honor Award from the ASLA Texas Chapter. RVi’s own Barbara Austin accepted the award together with Pam Hefner of the City of Austin’s Economic Development Department. The award was presented at the Texas ASLA Conference Awards Reception in San Antonio... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Katie Harris 04-03-14
In a world that is increasingly filled with indoor entertainment options, children are spending more and more time away from the natural world that surrounds them. Over the past 20 years, the time kids spend outdoors has fallen by 50% and the rate of obesity has more than tripled. At the same time, research is... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Barbara Austin 03-31-14
Photo courtesy of Jim Innes This month RVi President Chris Crawford stepped into the spotlight, serving as moderator for the ULI Austin Breakfast Baby Boomer Housing 2.0: Sun City and Beyond. Chris and the RVi team have provided planning and landscape architecture services for many active adult communities, including Sun City developments in Texas, Phoenix,... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Katie Harris 03-27-14
Earlier this month, RVi participated in It’s My Park Day, the Austin Parks Foundation’s largest city-wide volunteer event. This annual occasion brings together thousands of volunteers who work to improve parks and greenbelts throughout the city. RVi had the opportunity to clear brush and spread mulch at one of our very own projects, Roy G. Guerrero... Read Full Post ›
Beginning a development project in the private sector can be daunting, exciting, and overwhelming all at the same time. It helps to have a focused framework from which to operate, because the first few months can set the tone for the remainder of the project. Based on more than 30 years of practice, here are... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Chris Crawford 02-28-14
Here at RVi, we are feeling equal parts sad and jealous. Landscape Architect and adventurer Chris Lalich has decided to take a break from the profession to advance his goal of exploring every inch of the planet. Beginning on March 5th, Chris will set foot on Springer Mountain in Georgia and start hiking the entire... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Katie Harris 02-27-14
It is no surprise to long-time Austin residents that our city’s population boom is causing serious congestion on local roads. The good news is that regional transportation authorities are working hard to address this growth and have begun work on two much-needed transportation projects in the Austin area: the Oak Hill Parkway (US 290 West)... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Mark Smith 02-25-14
This Sunday, February 2nd, Mueller Lake Park is hosting a fun day of rainbow trout fishing starting at 10am. Texas Parks and Wildlife will be stocking the lake with over 1,000 rainbow trout for you to catch and bring home. There will also be market vendors demonstrating how to prepare the fish and selling side... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Katie Harris 01-31-14