Beginning with a staff of two in 2006, RVi’s Houston office has been steadily growing throughout the past few years. The addition of three new employees this year has prompted a step that we’ve all been waiting for – the expansion of the Houston office! Construction began this month, and once completed will provide workspace... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Chris Patterson 06-30-13
RVi held its first public meeting last week on the path toward developing the Trails Master Plan and Park Development Plans for 14 individual sites in the City of Pflugerville. RVi’s own Barbara Austin, Chris Lalich, Paul Cozzolino, and Jenn Engelke presented at the Parks Commission Workshop. With the project currently in the analysis phase,... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Barbara Austin 06-28-13
From the moment you enter a community, there should be a discernible sense of arrival. It should just feel like home. As planners and landscape architects, the development of thoughtful entry sequences – or marketing trails – is an important component of our work. On its most basic level the marketing trail is a means... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Chris Crawford 06-26-13
Last month, graduating senior Robert Whittemore was honored with the ASLA Merit Award by his alma mater, the University of Arkansas Fay Jones School of Architecture. Robert accepted the award at the school’s annual awards ceremony on April 19th. The Merit Award is given by the ASLA Arkansas Chapter to landscape architecture students in their... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Katie Harris 05-31-13
RVi recently began work on an innovative concept for a new food trailer park in Round Rock, Texas. Located at the intersection of County Road 172 and Martin Avenue in close proximity to the La Frontera shopping center, the site offers excellent opportunities for connection with the community and with nearby developments. RVi worked with... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Chris Crawford 05-30-13
An advertising executive turned real estate developer with a passion for exotic big game hunting, Bill Hinckley does not fit the typical client profile. He admittedly hates hiring consultants. His mantra is: “a surprise around every corner.” As the developer behind the top-ranked Crystal Falls community in Leander and party to the landmark sale of... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Katie Harris 05-29-13
There’s no denying the positive buzz surrounding Texas right now. The state is experiencing substantial growth, and major cities like Austin, San Antonio, and Houston consistently rank highly on many lists for job creation, quality of life, business friendliness, and many other positive indicators. This attractive environment helped Texas weather the recent economic downturn much... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Chip Mills 04-30-13
RVi Vice President Barbara Austin was recognized this month by her alma mater, the Texas A&M University Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences (RPTS). The department selected Barbara as the recipient of the 2013 Leslie M. Reid Alumni Award, which recognizes outstanding alumni who have gone on to achieve professional excellence. Dr. Gary Ellis, current... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Katie Harris 04-28-13
RVi is excited to begin work on St. Anthony’s Gardens, a new senior living community located in Mandeville, LA. The community is being developed by CRSA, an LCS Company for the Archdiocese of New Orleans, and is situated on a wooded 24–acre site. Phase I of St. Anthony’s Gardens will feature independent living apartments and a health... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Katie Harris 04-18-13