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 ›
In Tampa’s historic neighborhoods, residents know exactly where the shade disappears, and how hot those blocks can get. In parts of the city with long stretches of exposed pavement, the heat island effect can swing the temperature up to 10 degrees hotter than areas with fuller tree coverage. For residents, the difference is walkability, safety,... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Hannah McAleer 11-20-25
As a Senior Project Manager and Landscape Architect, Zerek Kroll is helping drive digital innovation at RVi. In this Employee Spotlight, he shares how nature and technology work together to inspire great places that come to life through collaboration. What inspired you to pursue a career in landscape architecture? In college, I thought I wanted... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Zerek Kroll 11-17-25
The master-planned community (MPC) market is evolving, driven by changing buyer priorities, new regulatory landscapes, and emerging technology. RVi leaders from across the country share regional perspectives on what’s shaping communities today and where the next wave is headed. They include Brett Park, a Principal in Costa Mesa, California; Trent Rush, Senior Principal in Austin,... Read Full Post ›
October 21, 2025 (Austin, TX) – Talson Design has joined the RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture (RVi) team, one of the largest teams in the U.S. focused on planning, landscape architecture, visioning/branding, and urban design. An award-winning landscape architecture and urban planning studio, Talson Design brings a large portfolio of projects, including parks and open... Read Full Post ›
National Community Planning Month celebrates the role planning plays in creating great communities each October. Rhea Hunter, Director of Planning, shares what inspired her to become a planner, how planning can help overcome community challenges, and her most memorable project. What inspired you to pursue a career in planning? My architecture school, KRVIA in... Read Full Post ›
When Windsor, Colorado set out to reimagine its downtown, the community wasn’t starting from scratch. They already had history, character, and plenty of passion for what their downtown could be. What they needed was a clear vision, and a way to turn that vision into reality. That’s where RVi came in to help shape Colorado’s... Read Full Post ›
By Lance Ippel, Project Manager and Landscape Designer at RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture When we talk about “community” as designers, we aren’t just talking about the physical layout of streets, parks, or open spaces. Community is all about connection, and design plays an important role in how people connect to each other. In my... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Lance Ippel 09-30-25
Sept. 26, 2025 (Austin, TX) – RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture (RVi) has acquired Hitchcock Design Group (HDG), a national, multi-disciplinary landscape architecture, placemaking, and urban design firm. This acquisition cements RVi among the industry’s leaders, with one of the largest teams in the U.S. focused on planning, landscape architecture, visioning/branding, and urban design. Terms... Read Full Post ›
