In Tampa’s historic neighborhoods, residents know exactly where the shade disappears, and how hot those blocks can get. In parts of the city with long stretches of exposed pavement, the heat island effect can swing the temperature up to 10 degrees hotter than areas with fuller tree coverage. For residents, the difference is walkability, safety,... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Hannah McAleer 11-20-25
When RVi was invited to reimagine a patch of turf at Dora Moore Elementary in Denver, Colorado, the mission was clear: transform 1,700 square feet of underused turf with limited irrigation into a vibrant, educational space adjacent to the school playground. But this wasn’t a typical landscape architecture project. While RVi Project Manager Nikki Garda... Read Full Post ›
By Sergio Yamada Sergio Yamada is a Project Director in the RVi Scottsdale office. With more than 25 years of experience (24 years in the U.S. and three in Argentina), Yamada has in-depth knowledge of infusing creativity in a budget-friendly way, while meeting client goals through amenity centers. When it comes to design and development,... Read Full Post ›
By: Kristine Gay, Project Manager Every fall, hundreds of bike enthusiasts watch as the world’s top freeride mountain bikers drop from 50-foot cliffs, launch across 70-foot canyon gaps, and perform an array of flips and tricks. The Red Bull Rampage competition has become one of the biggest events in the biking community. In 2023, the... Read Full Post ›
When people hear the term “resort-style living,” images of palm trees and sparkling pools against the backdrop of sunny skies typically come to mind. Wetlands, on the other hand, aren’t often synonymous with resorts. However, Esplanade at Wiregrass Ranch encompasses all of these features in a way that gives residents the feeling of being in... Read Full Post ›
The Babcock Ranch lifestyle is based on the principles of smart growth and living a better life. This, along with its self-proclaimed “love affair with the land,” had the RVi team eager and excited at the opportunity to design a landscape that would bring preservation and restoration to the forefront. As landscape architects and stewards... Read Full Post ›
By: Patrick Murray Much like the New Urbanism push that has occurred over the last 25 years, designing communities for social equity has seen urban planning return to its original intentions from before the post-World War II suburban boom: building communities for all. One could strongly argue that the needs of communities have changed significantly... Read Full Post ›
Digital Fusion: Utilizing the Power of Emerging Technology in Visual Design and Storytelling By Aaron Bilsky At RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture, the ability to tell a story visually is crucial for clients, colleagues, and the team. Visual storytelling plays a key factor in communication, which is vital to successful relationships between and within those... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Aaron Bilsky 11-30-23
Creating Community Spaces: RVi’s Vision for the City of Maitland’s Public Library By Ryan Seacrist In the heart of Maitland, Florida, a vibrant cultural campus is taking shape, thanks to the collaborative efforts between RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture, HBM Architects, and the City of Maitland. RVi’s latest project involves the development of a site... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Ryan Seacrist, PLA 11-30-23
