The four pillars of a successful downtown A vibrant downtown district is the cultural heart of the city and an engine of economic vitality. It’s where the identity of place emerges and where community is celebrated. When people enjoy spending time downtown, they patronize local businesses and accelerate the local economy. Public and private investment... Read Full Post ›
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: Patrick Murray Much like the New Urbanism push that has occurred over the last 25 years, designing communities for social equity has seen urban planning return to its original intentions from before the post-World War II suburban boom: building communities for all. One could strongly argue that the needs of communities have changed significantly... Read Full Post ›
According to the American Society of Landscape Architects, the profession of landscape architecture is defined as “the science and art of design, planning, management, and stewardship of the land.” This succinct thirteen-word definition carries a broad interpretation that many of us, as practitioners, attribute to our jack-of-all-trades approach to land development in our daily work... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Ryan Seacrist, PLA 04-25-23
Located just three miles north of downtown Austin, Texas, the Mueller Greenway system is a series of five interconnected parks that encircle the mixed-use urban village known as the Mueller Development. With thousands of residents and major employers such as Dell Children’s Hospital, HEB, Seton, and The University of Texas at Austin, this community has... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Drew Carman 04-06-23
As infill projects go, Mueller is unparalleled in Central Texas. Resulting from the redevelopment of the abandoned Robert Mueller Municipal Airport (RMMA), the community was envisioned as a mixed-use urban village that has since become home to nearly 10,000 people as well as major employers like Dell Children’s Hospital, The University of Texas at Austin’s... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Drew Carman 08-30-22
Affordable housing is a prevalent topic in Phoenix, Arizona, and throughout the country. According to rentcafe.com, the average monthly rent for an apartment in Phoenix is $1,590. The population explosion, which doesn’t appear to be slowing, will only contribute to rising housing costs and the lack of affordable housing options. In response to this, the... Read Full Post ›
The Backyard, a legendary spot in the rolling hills of Bee Cave, Texas, has an astounding 20+ year history etched across Austin’s music scene. Currently under construction, The Backyard’s new opening date is slated for 2024, and will truly be something to see. The venue will offer a wide range of experiences, including year-round entertainment... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Chris Lalich 01-24-22
