Construction is almost complete on the new 12-acre Splash Park coming to the Teravista master planned community in Georgetown, Texas. You can get a sneak peak of this exciting new amenity via the animated flythrough, created by RVi’s in-house Lumion team for developer Newland Communities. Splash Park is much more than a standard splash pad,... Read Full Post ›
At RVi, we believe that good design is rooted in the context of a place. An important hallmark of our design process involves uncovering the context of a project and translating it into an authentic story that resonates with users. The story informs everything about the project – from planning and design to branding and... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Peter Dufrene 08-25-17
This month we celebrated the much-anticipated Grand Opening of the new Headwaters Amenity Center. As the heart of the new Headwaters community, HW Central is a recreational complex that includes a split-level resort style pool, splash pad, expansive sports field, state-of-the-art fitness facility, large outdoor pavilion, Wi-Fi café, adventure playground, and multiple informal outdoor gathering... Read Full Post ›
In many communities, trails are often noted as the most requested amenity and one of the highest priorities for residents. We also know that building trails and encouraging connectivity can significantly improve the health and quality of life of those who live near them. But developing a successful trail is not as simple as drawing... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Barbara Austin 06-26-17
When asked the familiar question, “What do you do?” many landscape architects will attest to the need for further explanation beyond the simple “I’m a landscape architect.” Personally, my response is typically qualified with an explanation of park, trail and open space design, working with local municipalities, and a description of the role of a... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Drew Carman 02-28-17
With construction set to begin soon on Phase I of the City of Georgetown’s San Gabriel Park renovation, RVi Project Manager Drew Carman recently presented his team’s work on the spring restoration aspect of the project’s design. Speaking at the Williamson County Conservation Foundation’s Texas Conservation Symposium earlier this month, Drew detailed the research and... Read Full Post ›
You may have heard the phrase before: Property ownership is a bundle of sticks. Land development is a complex process regardless of what stage you’re in, but the early stages can be particularly ambiguous because of the legal, regulatory, and environmental limitations of the land. At RVi, we help our clients understand their “bundle of... Read Full Post ›
Construction will begin next month for Jack Drake Park, a highly-anticipated 3.5-acre park located along Greens Bayou in the North Houston District (formerly the Greenspoint District). Funded in part through a Texas Parks & Wildlife Trails Grant, the park will serve a dual purpose for the area as both a nature park and as a... Read Full Post ›
As Landscape Architects, we are truly privileged to be able to spend the better part of our professional careers shaping the built environments that impact every facet of our lives…from the hospital we are born in, to the communities we live in, to the schools our kids attend…even the cemetery where we may someday be... Read Full Post ›
