When we originally purchased our house in the Allandale neighborhood of Austin, it seemed really far from just about everything. The neighborhood demographic was well above the median age for Austin – in fact, many of the original owners still lived in these homes. But as growth in Austin exploded, the face of Allandale changed. ... Read Full Post ›
Last week marked the groundbreaking of the Parmer Lane Sustainable Roadway project, a 1.5 mile extension of Parmer Lane from US Highway 290 to State Highway 130. The result of a partnership between the City of Austin, Travis County, and Titan Capital Investments with local developer Dwyer Realty, the Parmer Lane Sustainable Roadway embraces a... Read Full Post ›
As you drive through a typical neighborhood in Central Texas, it may not occur to you that you are passing acres of turf that are irrigated by potable water. Many of us have grown accustomed to the manicured patches of lawn that surround our homes, but few of us have given thought to why it’s... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Peter Dufrene 05-22-14
RVi is thrilled to be part of the planning and design team for Rancho Sienna, Newland Communities’ newest residential development. Newland recently unveiled nine homebuilders that will offer homes in Rancho Sienna, including Centerra Homes, Wes Peoples Homes, MileStone Community Builders, Chesmar Homes, Partners In Building, Sitterle Homes, D.R. Horton, Emerald Homes, and Ryland Homes.... Read Full Post ›
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
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 ›
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
Earlier this month, Dripping Springs City Council approved the development agreement for Caliterra, a new master planned community that will be located off Ranch Road 12 one mile south of Highway 290 in Dripping Springs. Caliterra features majestic hill country views and a very scenic portion of Onion Creek which traverses the site near the... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Bob Richardson 01-28-14
Preserving open space in communities is often a balancing act between maximizing developable land and creating value – both monetary and intangible – for all parties involved. Urban Land Magazine explored this dichotomy in a recent article featuring interviews with five community development experts – including RVi President Chris Crawford. The article explored trends in... Read Full Post ›
