Last week marked the third year of the #OptOutsideWithRVi Challenge. We encouraged everyone to avoid the long, Black Friday check-out lines, supply chain issues, and inflation. Instead, we invited you to enjoy the outdoors and all that nature has to offer. How did you spend Black Friday? For the challenge, we asked you to share... Read Full Post ›
Originally opened in 1955, Beverly S. Sheffield Park has become one of Austin’s most beloved and well-used spaces. The 31-acre park, named after former director of the Parks and Recreation Department, features baseball fields, basketball and tennis courts, a pool, picnic areas, a duck pond, and trails along Shoal Creek. RVi has been working with... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Drew Carman 08-26-21
Following completion of the RVi team’s Feasibility Study in 2019, the City of Austin is moving forward with the development of a new home for the beloved Dougherty Arts Center. The new facility will be located in Butler Shores Park, less than a mile from the original building, which has reached a state of disrepair.... Read Full Post ›
Friends, it’s time to put away your credit cards and lace up your hiking boots. For the second year in a row, we at RVi urge you to participate in #OptOutside this Black Friday! Share your adventures with us by tagging us on social media, and you’ll be entered to win our Outdoor Adventure Pack,... Read Full Post ›
Many people see Mardi Gras as a time to let loose and party – which it most certainly is! But in the midst of all the festivities, there is another side to the story that most people don’t get to see – a story that showcases community involvement, kindness, and generosity during this annual celebration.... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Peter Dufrene 02-27-20
In 2015, outdoor goods retailer REI made history by closing its doors on the biggest shopping day of the year and paying its employees to “Opt Outside” – spending time with family, friends, and the community outdoors in nature. This single business decision spurred a movement that has gained momentum year after year, with millions... Read Full Post ›
Earlier this month, the City of Deer Park, Texas hosted the grand opening of the Deer Park Nature Preserve. With Mayor Jerry Mouton, Jr. presiding over the opening ceremonies and dedication of the Dr. Billy Sealy Loop Trail on October 15, the event was well attended by citizens and local and county dignitaries. As the... Read Full Post ›
Over the past year, RVi has been engaged with the City of Austin to develop a master plan for expansion and renovation of the Asian American Resource Center (AARC), located in northeast Austin. This facility is an epicenter of cultural activity for the local Asian community and hosts a wide range of services and events,... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Barbara Austin 09-27-19
Serving as Austin’s most cherished community arts center for 40 years, the mission of the Dougherty Arts Center (DAC) is to support emerging through established artists who create, showcase, and experience the arts first-hand. However, the more than 70-year-old former U.S. Navy and Marine reserve facility that houses the art center was deemed “beyond repair”... Read Full Post ›
