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 ›
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
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 ›
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 ›
It is no surprise to long-time Austin residents that our city’s population boom is causing serious congestion on local roads. The good news is that regional transportation authorities are working hard to address this growth and have begun work on two much-needed transportation projects in the Austin area: the Oak Hill Parkway (US 290 West)... Read Full Post ›
Last week, the Katy City Council voted unanimously to create a new Master Planned Community Zoning District, which will encourage quality residential growth within the Katy city limits. This new zoning district will provide the opportunity for development of more pedestrian-friendly and walkable communities, with smaller lot size and setback requirements and more open space... Read Full Post ›
Austin Energy Green Building has awarded a 3-Star Rating to the John Brooks Williams Natural Sciences and Technology Center – South Building at St. Edward’s University. The building, designed by Moore Rubel Yudell Architects and STG Design, includes a host of sustainable features such as energy efficient fixtures, locally-sourced materials, and low-emitting materials. The landscape... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Peter Dufrene 11-25-13
The flash flooding that occurred on Halloween of this year devastated several southeast Austin neighborhoods, but perhaps none more so than the neighborhood surrounding Onion Creek. According to City of Austin officials, the creek rose to a record high of 41 feet and the peak flow rate of 134,000 cubic feet per second was significantly... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Barbara Austin 11-25-13
From television to video games, texting to the Internet – in a world that is increasingly filled with indoor entertainment options, how do we foster a conservation ethic among members of the next generation? Together with our clients Michael Morris and Stacie Talbert from the City of Corpus Christi, RVi Vice President and Director of... Read Full Post ›
