Rise Communities recently broke ground on the initial phase of Cane Island, a new master planned community located just north of Interstate 10 and west of downtown Katy. Of the approximately 1,000 acre development, Phase I consists of 295 acres and will feature 535 single family homes with lot sizes ranging from 50’ to 100’... Read Full Post ›
As the leader of Hillwood Communities’ Acquisitions Group, Brian Carlock knows a good deal when he sees one. Since the beginning of the recession, his group has been pursuing an aggressive land acquisition effort that has resulted in a vast portfolio of real estate assets. But Brian’s experience goes far beyond the initial real estate... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Chris Crawford 08-27-14
This month, RVi began work on enhancements to the Boardwalk Landing Zone, a .25 mile segment of trail and surrounding parkland located at the eastern terminus of the recently-completed Lady Bird Lake Boardwalk project. With the completion of the Boardwalk project, this piece of trail is enjoying increased visibility and use. The vision for the... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Barbara Austin 08-26-14
We are excited to share the news that the Mueller Southwest Greenway has received an Honor Award from the ASLA Texas Chapter. RVi’s own Barbara Austin accepted the award together with Pam Hefner of the City of Austin’s Economic Development Department. The award was presented at the Texas ASLA Conference Awards Reception in San Antonio... Read Full Post ›
In a world that is increasingly filled with indoor entertainment options, children are spending more and more time away from the natural world that surrounds them. Over the past 20 years, the time kids spend outdoors has fallen by 50% and the rate of obesity has more than tripled. At the same time, research is... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Barbara Austin 03-31-14
Earlier this month, RVi participated in It’s My Park Day, the Austin Parks Foundation’s largest city-wide volunteer event. This annual occasion brings together thousands of volunteers who work to improve parks and greenbelts throughout the city. RVi had the opportunity to clear brush and spread mulch at one of our very own projects, Roy G. Guerrero... Read Full Post ›
Here at RVi, we are feeling equal parts sad and jealous. Landscape Architect and adventurer Chris Lalich has decided to take a break from the profession to advance his goal of exploring every inch of the planet. Beginning on March 5th, Chris will set foot on Springer Mountain in Georgia and start hiking the entire... Read Full Post ›
This Sunday, February 2nd, Mueller Lake Park is hosting a fun day of rainbow trout fishing starting at 10am. Texas Parks and Wildlife will be stocking the lake with over 1,000 rainbow trout for you to catch and bring home. There will also be market vendors demonstrating how to prepare the fish and selling side... Read Full Post ›
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 ›
