An interview with Christopher Miller, PLA, led by Tony Catchot, PLA. Intentionally designed interstitial spaces are not filler; they’re critical infrastructure for learning, well‑being, and community. For RVi, they also serve as a measurable expression of the firm’s broader campus‑development ethos, integrating people, place, and purpose across diverse project types nationwide. In this interview, Tony... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Christopher Miller 08-20-25
Tim Bargainer, Senior Vice President of Public Markets at RVi, shares reflections on how sustainability, resilience, and the mindset of environmental stewardship have shaped his work and leadership across his decades of experience in landscape architecture and planning. There’s a word we use often in design, but don’t always stop to define: stewardship. It... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Tim Bargainer 06-27-25
Landscape architecture is not just about designing beautiful spaces. It’s about creating environments that shape behavior, foster equity, promote well-being, and serve the greater community. Through his personal journey and professional lens, Ryan Seacrist, Vice President – Principal at RVi, explores the deeper purpose of the profession: to act as stewards of space, society, and... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Ryan Seacrist, PLA 04-29-25
Alexis Crespo, Vice President of Planning in RVi’s Bonita Springs, Florida office, has 20 years of planning experience for both private and public sector projects. She oversees the planning for RVi’s six Florida offices. Her expertise includes planning and zoning actions, expert witness testimony and analysis for litigation matters, and assisting local governments with crafting... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Alexis Crespo 03-26-25
Will Wagenlander is Director of Planning at RVi. Based in Denver, Colorado, he has more than 20 years of experience working between multiple planning environments, creating plans that meet the needs of clients and the communities they serve. He applies his experience in land use, transportation, and engagement to build the successful relationships needed to... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Will Wagenlander 03-04-25
Lance Ippel is a Project Manager and Designer at RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture. He has nurtured his passion for the outdoors his whole life, from memorable camping trips with family and friends as a child to exploring new terrains with loved ones and solo journeys of refuge as an adult. Now, Lance channels that... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Lance Ippel 09-30-24
By Sergio Yamada Sergio Yamada is a Project Director in the RVi Scottsdale office. With more than 25 years of experience (24 years in the U.S. and three in Argentina), Yamada has in-depth knowledge of infusing creativity in a budget-friendly way, while meeting client goals through amenity centers. When it comes to design and development,... Read Full Post ›
By: Kristine Gay, Project Manager Every fall, hundreds of bike enthusiasts watch as the world’s top freeride mountain bikers drop from 50-foot cliffs, launch across 70-foot canyon gaps, and perform an array of flips and tricks. The Red Bull Rampage competition has become one of the biggest events in the biking community. In 2023, the... Read Full Post ›
By: Karishma Joshi, Landscape Designer Out of the eight planets in our solar system, Earth is the only habitable one, due to its rich, natural ecosystems and plethora of resources. But in today’s era, these ecosystems have been threatened due to years of human interference and resource depletion. Although these effects have been enormously reflected... Read Full Post ›
