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RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture adds award-winning Talson Design, expanding capabilities in Texas

10/21/2025 Announcements Tagged Under: Landscape Architecture

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 spaces, master-planned communities, mixed-use development, and more.

The alignment of the firms is significant, and the shared expertise will complement and strengthen the RVi team. Talson Design is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas.

“We are fortunate to bring together two, well-aligned firms with national reach and deep commitment to creative, thoughtful design processes,” said Chris Crawford, President of RVi. “With this addition, we expand our talent footprint in Texas, and I look forward to the outstanding work that will come out of this integration for our clients.”

“I’m excited about joining RVi as our teams will truly be stronger thanks to the wonderful talent of both firms,” said Tal Jackson, Principal at Talson Design. “Our commitment to clients centers around listening and understanding their needs, and the collaborative approach of RVi aligns perfectly. Our clients will benefit from a unified, passionate team of experts.”

At RVi, we advocate for nature, inspire creativity, tell captivating stories, and forge strong relationships to create places with staying power. Through creative strategy and design, we lead integrated teams to envision the world’s next great communities, public places, campuses, and hospitality experiences. RVi is a part of the Atwell Family of Companies.

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RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture acquires Hitchcock Design Group, expanding capabilities in key markets across the U.S.

09/26/2025 Announcements Tagged Under: Land Planning, Landscape Architecture

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 of the transaction were not disclosed.

HDG is headquartered in Naperville, Illinois, with additional offices in Indiana, Texas, and Florida, expanding RVi’s resources and capabilities across the Midwest and South.

HDG is known for its landscape architecture, urban design, and creating sustainable, community-focused spaces. Serving sectors such as parks, hospitality, healthcare, education, and mixed-use development, they offer services that include master planning, site design, branded environments, and green infrastructure.

“At Hitchcock Design Group, we believe in continuously improving our practice by focusing on design excellence and client experiences, which mirror the values of RVi,” stated Bill Inman, CEO of HDG. “The expertise we can offer our clients has just expanded, and our teams now have more opportunities to create design solutions for our clients that add lasting value to their communities.”

HDG has received numerous industry accolades, including the President’s Award of Excellence from the American Society of Landscape Architects.

“Hitchcock Design Group is widely regarded as champions of thoughtful, impactful, and functional design – values that RVi also strongly upholds,” said Chris Crawford, President of RVi. “We’re looking forward to combining our expertise and talents to continue creating inspirational, innovative spaces and experiences across the country.”

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RVi expands westward with launch of Southern California studio in Costa Mesa

04/02/2025 Announcements Tagged Under: Land Planning, Landscape Architecture

April 2, 2025 (Costa Mesa, CA) – RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture is excited to announce the opening of its first California studio in Costa Mesa, marking a bold new chapter in the firm’s mission to design a better world.

This milestone reflects the continued growth and evolution of RVi as a national design studio. Over the past several years, the RVi team has expanded its reach, deepened its expertise, and sharpened its identity, offering four integrated disciplines that guide our work across key sectors: planning, landscape architecture, urban design, and visioning & brand design.

RVi’s expansion into Southern California is more than just geographic—it’s a commitment to creating places with staying power. With established studios in Florida, North Carolina, Texas, Arizona, and Colorado, the newest location strengthens RVi’s presence in the West and positions the firm to support a growing number of clients who share RVi’s passion for placemaking, people-first design, and thoughtful stewardship of the land.

Located in Culture Yard, a creative office campus, the Costa Mesa studio will offer the full range of RVi’s services, combining creative design with strategic planning, and crafting integrated environments that shape vibrant, sustainable spaces while considering every aspect of functionality, community needs, and ecological balance.

The new studio will be led by Principal Brett Allen Park and Associate Principal Tony Ortiz, seasoned creative partners known for their experienced leadership, deep regional knowledge, and commitment to nurturing client relationships.

“We’re thrilled to bring our ideas, energy, and design perspective to launch RVi’s Costa Mesa studio,” says Park. “This is a vibrant, diverse region with an appetite for creative placemaking. We’re excited to co-author the next chapter alongside our clients, collaborators, and community partners.”

The launch of the Costa Mesa studio follows a year of strong momentum for RVi, including two strategic mergers in 2024 and continued organic growth fueled by a shared vision: to design curated experiences that connect people to place, purpose, and one another.

“Opening in Southern California is more than a milestone—it’s a celebration of where we’ve been and where we’re going,” says Chris Crawford, RVi President. “It represents the evolution of our brand, the strength of our people, and our desire to lead with empathy, creativity, and bold ideas that elevate the communities we serve.”

RVi Costa Mesa is located at 150 Paularino Avenue, Suite D-225, Costa Mesa, CA 92626.

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RVi-designed Lariat wins top project from Austin Business Journal’s 2025 Residential Real Estate Awards

03/28/2025 Announcements Tagged Under: Community Development, Land Planning, Landscape Architecture

RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture is proud to recognize outstanding work by our team in supporting our client Randolph Texas Development (RTX) with Lariat, a Liberty Hill, Texas master-planned community that was recently honored as the Top Project winner in the Austin Business Journal’s 2025 Residential Real Estate Awards. Lariat earned its recognition as the Top Project winner in the master-planned community category. Criteria include the impact the community has or will have on the area, what sets the community apart from others, and other stand-out features that will benefit residents of the surrounding Austin region.

Lariat redefines master-planned living by creating a vibrant, connected community that reflects the charm of the Texas Hill Country. Spanning an impressive 706 acres, Lariat will feature 1,650 energy-efficient homes, more than seven miles of trails, an on-site elementary school, and a resident-exclusive amenity center with a pool, splash pad, fishing dock, sport courts and playgrounds that foster connections among neighbors while encouraging outdoor exploration. The community offers something for everyone seeking an active lifestyle and community.

Developed by Randolph Texas Development (RTX), Lariat is driving economic growth, enhancing local schools, and attracting families to the Liberty Hill area, making it a cornerstone of the region’s future success. The thoughtful design and planning represent RVi’s commitment to creating meaningful experiences for homeowners in a welcoming community. As Lariat continues to evolve, we know it will be a cornerstone of community, connection, and sustainable growth within the region.

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RVi welcomes Tony Catchot as Principal, Campus Sector Leader

10/24/2024 Announcements Tagged Under: Campuses, Landscape Architecture

We are excited to share that Tony Catchot has joined RVi as Principal and Leader of our emerging Campus sector. With more than 35 years of experience, Tony has led or played a critical role in the planning and design of campuses across the nation and abroad. This includes colleges and universities, healthcare, innovation and industrial districts, corporate office parks, and recreation complexes. He is skilled at leading complex planning and design teams and collaborating with host communities to help garner support for proposed initiatives and projects.

Tony began his career at RVi in Austin before becoming Vice President and Campus Planning Studio Director at a large design firm in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He held that position for 19 years, helping grow the studio into national prominence. Tony also lends the perspective of the client side, having worked as the Assistant University Planner at the University of Michigan (UM) for 10 years, managing the University Planner’s Office and Interior Design Office and serving on the university’s Exterior Elements Design Review Committee. He led and engaged with many renowned architects, planners, and design consultants on many significant university projects. He also managed the University Planner’s Office design review processes and was responsible for coordinating campus construction activities and facilitating project reviews, approvals, and cost-sharing with the local municipalities. He eventually returned to the same Ann Arbor design firm, and most recently worked in Metro Atlanta directing campus planning and design efforts with civil engineering and planning firms before accepting this leadership opportunity with RVi.

Tony is a visionary leader with a passion for building and mentoring talented, diverse teams, whether they are virtual or in-person. As a former client and re-energized consultant, his experiences touch on many of the issues and opportunities our clients face today or will likely see in the future. Together with his colleagues at RVi, he will continue to leverage his diverse expertise and skillset to achieve client and team goals. This means fostering a collaborative environment where well-conceived and technically excellent ideas and solutions emerge. We are happy to welcome Tony back to RVi, and we look forward to him taking our Campus team to the next level!

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RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture acquires Russell + Mills Studios, expanding landscape architecture and design capabilities in Colorado

06/25/2024 Announcements Tagged Under: Landscape Architecture, Public Places

June 25, 2024 (Denver, CO) – RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture has acquired Russell + Mills Studios to broaden its resources and capabilities in Colorado and throughout the Rocky Mountain region. With offices in Fort Collins and Denver, Russell + Mills provides landscape architecture, urban design, and master planning services for a variety of public and private projects. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Russell + Mills is recognized for creating memorable and inspiring spaces while responding to site conditions in innovative and sustainable ways. Russell + Mills is experienced in urban spaces, public parks and botanical gardens, civic environments, community planning, resorts and entertainment, national parks, and campus planning.

“It has always been a core value for our team to create places that invite and inspire, working with our clients to understand their vision and achieve success together. It is clear that RVi shares the same values as us, and we are excited about this opportunity,” said Craig Russell, Principal of Russell + Mills. Paul Mills, Principal of Russell + Mills, shares, “It’s not often that you find such cohesion in vision and values in another firm. Their passion for design, passion for their work, and their culture aligns so well with ours, and we are excited for our future with RVi.”

Chris Crawford, President of RVi, said, “Russell + Mills brings expertise that will add to our shared vision of creating inspiring spaces while enhancing our capabilities in public work, urban planning, and design. We’re excited to work with the Russell + Mills team and expand our capabilities and geographic reach within the Rocky Mountain region.”

RVi continues to expand its geographic footprint, service offerings, and capabilities through organic growth and strategic acquisitions. Earlier this quarter, RVi acquired Anderson Design, a firm focused on land planning, landscape architecture, and parks and open space design in Arizona and Texas.

Founded in Austin, Texas, in 1982, RVi has grown into a national design firm widely recognized for its creative contributions in land planning, landscape architecture, and the design of outdoor spaces. RVi is a part of the Atwell Family of Companies. For more information about RVi: rviplanning.rocket55dev.com/

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RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture acquires Anderson Design, expanding landscape architecture and design capabilities in the Southwest

04/04/2024 Announcements Tagged Under: Landscape Architecture, Planning

April 4, 2024 (Austin, Texas) – RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture has acquired award-winning Anderson Design to add strength and experience to its team and services in Arizona and Texas. With a focus on land planning, landscape architecture, and parks and open space design, RVi has great alignment with Anderson to deliver industry-leading client service based on a collaborative approach. The principals from Anderson and RVi have a long-lasting relationship that spans over 20 years. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Anderson Design has been widely recognized for work in creating meaningful places designed to spark human connection.

“I couldn’t be more excited about the potential that is in front of us with this opportunity,” said Brett Anderson, founder at Anderson. “It’s special to find high-quality professionals that share a deep commitment to client service and the importance of design that connects with nature and the human experience.”

Anderson and his team will continue to focus on master-planned communities and mixed-use projects.

Chris Crawford, President of RVi said, “We are excited about the shared vision and dedication to client partnership that Anderson Design will bring to our team. It’s a unique opportunity to add such talent in key markets that will enhance the outstanding work being done already.”