In the Texas Hill Country northwest of Austin, rugged and rolling hills make for spectacular views while the Colorado River winds through a scenic system of lakes on its way to the Gulf of Mexico. Thomas Ranch is a perfect snapshot of what makes this area of Texas so picturesque, with 2,200 acres of rolling... Read Full Post ›
While the housing industry tends to be very astute at researching, forecasting, and responding to customer preferences, it is not an industry that is particularly well-known for disruptive innovation. A decade ago, the same might have been said for the taxicab or the hotel market, prior to the introduction of companies like Uber, Lyft, HomeAway,... Read Full Post ›
For developers and owners, among the myriad of decisions to be made during the course of a project is whether or not the design team needs to be local to the project site. And just like many other choices, this one is not always clear cut. There are several considerations which may impact this decision... Read Full Post ›
We are proud to report that multiple RVi projects were recognized at this year’s MAX Awards put on by the Home Builder’s Association of Greater Austin. The annual awards presentation took place on April 7 at the JW Marriott Austin, where builders, developers, remodelers, and staff were honored for their achievements during the previous year.... Read Full Post ›
The La Cima development, a premier residential community in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, is currently wrapping up design and making plans for summer construction. The 2,441-acre neighborhood is located just west of San Marcos, Texas, at the intersection of Wonderworld Drive and Old Ranch Road 12 and boasts “…an oasis of Hill... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Peter Dufrene 03-29-18
Our world is in a constant state of change, but it is not always immediately clear how these changes will ripple through different markets. We decided to sit down with our client, Michael Johnson, Senior Acquisitions Manager at Friendswood Development Company, to talk about a few key issues at both the local and national level... Read Full Post ›
Earlier this month, our leadership team met in Austin for quarterly strategic meetings that focused on growth and the future of our practice. One of the main topics of discussion was the trend toward smaller, more dense urban residential development projects. This shift was recently exemplified in an Arizona Republic article about iconic Arizona developer... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Mark Reddie 02-27-18
What does it take to create a successful park, hospital, or master planned community? Those who have been through the process will likely agree that it takes a lot of people working together towards a common goal. In over three decades of practice, we at RVi have also learned that the early stages of a... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Chris Crawford 10-25-17
In recognition of his dedication and many contributions to RVi, we are happy to announce that Dennis Tonsor has been promoted to Director of Planning. Dennis has continually demonstrated his ability to manage members of the RVi planning team while nurturing strong client relationships, and he has been instrumental in engaging with planning clients across... Read Full Post ›
