As you drive through a typical neighborhood in Central Texas, it may not occur to you that you are passing acres of turf that are irrigated by potable water. Many of us have grown accustomed to the manicured patches of lawn that surround our homes, but few of us have given thought to why it’s... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Peter Dufrene 05-22-14
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
Earlier this month, Dripping Springs City Council approved the development agreement for Caliterra, a new master planned community that will be located off Ranch Road 12 one mile south of Highway 290 in Dripping Springs. Caliterra features majestic hill country views and a very scenic portion of Onion Creek which traverses the site near the... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Bob Richardson 01-28-14
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 ›
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
Two years ago, on the Sunday of Labor Day weekend — September 4, 2011 — the most destructive fire in Texas history broke out in Bastrop County, 30 miles east of Austin. The fire burned for 37 days, scorching more than 32,000 acres and destroying 1,600 homes. By season’s end, more than $1 Billion in... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Barbara Austin 08-28-13
Since opening our doors in Austin in 1982, RVi has been involved in designing many types of master planned communities. In retrospect, we’ve weathered the ups and the downs of a sometimes volatile real estate market and we’ve seen residential development trends come and go. We’ve also observed that a number of the planning principles... Read Full Post ›
