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 ›
By: Christina Martin, Project Manager In November 2007, residents moved into the first houses of the new Mueller neighborhood, on the site of the former Robert Mueller Municipal Airport (RMMA) in Austin, Texas. Shortly thereafter, I joined them as another Mueller “pioneer.” We signed contracts without seeing any homes, without seeing all the parks, the... 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 ›
This month we’re celebrating Grange Park, the central amenity at the heart of Harvest Queen Creek! The park was honored with an Award of Merit for Best Community Amenity at the PCBC 2021 Gold Nugget Awards. Developed by TerraWest Communities in partnership with Brookfield Residential, Harvest was designed to embrace the agrarian heritage of Queen... Read Full Post ›
By: Katie Labelle, Project Director When you experience a well-designed outdoor space, you notice immediately. Whether it be an intricately designed garden or a master planned community, good design can tell a story, evoke emotion, provide direction, and enhance user experience. But where does good design come from? How do you get there? As landscape... Read Full Post ›
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 ›
Mueller is an urban, mixed-use community that emerged as the result of the redevelopment of the decommissioned Robert Mueller Municipal Airport. RVi has played a critical role throughout the community’s development and in the design of over 140 acres of parks, trails, and open space, including Mueller’s newest addition, Jessie Andrews Park. Named after the... Read Full Post ›
RVi is leveraging new technology to create tremendous value for our clients and project teams. Using drones, 3D visualization, and virtual reality, we are able to better capture, analyze, and communicate critical project information. Recently, RVi has been working closely with Jackson McElhaney Architects on the design for La Cima’s future amenity center, creating a... Read Full Post ›