June 9, 2026 (Austin, TX) – RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture (RVi) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ryan Binkowski as President. Binkowski, who served as Senior Vice President of Operations, has assumed the role following the retirement of longtime President Chris Crawford.
Binkowski brings extensive operational leadership experience and a deep understanding of RVi’s business, culture, and clients. Since joining the company, he has played a key role in driving operational excellence, strengthening team performance, and supporting strategic growth initiatives.
“Ryan’s leadership, vision, and commitment to our people and clients make him the right choice to lead RVi into its next chapter as the best outdoor experience design studio in the country,” said Crawford. “His track record of delivering results and fostering collaboration positions the company for continued success.”
Binkowski said he is honored to step into the role. “I’m excited to build on the strong foundation that Chris and our team have established to ‘Design a Better World’.” RVi has an exceptional group of professionals, and I look forward to working together to continue delivering outstanding service to our clients and partners.”
Over the course of his 40-year career, Crawford has been instrumental in RVi’s growth and success. His leadership and dedication have helped shape the firm’s culture, strengthen its reputation, and guide its continued evolution.
RVi remains committed to delivering innovative solutions and exceptional service as it enters this new leadership chapter.
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.
After decades of leadership and lasting impact, Chris Crawford is stepping into retirement and closing an extraordinary chapter at RVi. Over the course of his career, Chris has helped shape not only the firm’s growth, but also the culture and relationships that define it today. We sat down with him to reflect on his journey, the moments that mattered most, and the perspective he’s gained along the way.
How did you start working at RVi?
I joined RVi as a new college graduate in May 1986. The firm actually taught my senior design class at Texas A&M, and I was hired through that connection while I was still in school. I graduated on a Friday and started the following Monday. I still remember my first-day outfit: a mauve shirt and matching mauve pants.
Early on, I had the opportunity to work closely with the firm’s founder, Bob Richardson, and build a strong relationship with him. He became a mentor to me. After some time, I left RVi to gain experience at another firm, but seven years later, I returned. I’ve now spent the last 32 years here.
It’s a good reminder of how important relationships are. You never know when your paths might cross again or where those connections might lead.
What moments from your time at RVi stand out most to you?
Leaving RVi is not easy. This place has shaped my life in ways I will always carry with me.
I met my wife here, which makes this chapter even more meaningful, and even harder to step away from. But what I will remember most are the people. The relationships built here have defined my career and made it truly special.
Many clients and colleagues have become lifelong friends. Some of those friendships go back to when I started my career 40 years ago, and even now, we can pick up right where we left off. Even if we haven’t spoken in a long time, the moment we reconnect, it feels like no time has passed.
That sense of connection is what makes RVi different, and it is what I will carry forward.
What was your favorite or most memorable project?
I’ve had the chance to travel widely and work on a variety of meaningful projects. I’m proud of what we’ve created. Our work influences how people live, gather, and play, and I’ve been able to visit these places and see that impact firsthand. What we design becomes part of people’s everyday lives and some of their most meaningful moments. Our communities are the backdrop for first birthdays, graduations, and countless everyday experiences.
We’re not just designing projects; we’re helping shape communities in lasting ways. That’s what made every new project something to look forward to.
Looking back on your time as President, what is one thing you are most proud of?
I’m incredibly proud of how much RVi has grown. Not long ago, we were a firm of about 25 people. Today, we’re nearly 200 strong. Along the way, we’ve expanded our geographic reach and built meaningful relationships with clients and communities across the country.
What matters most is how we’ve grown. We’ve stayed true to who we are. Our creativity, our vision, and our genuine desire to shape the world around us remain at the core of everything we do. As we’ve grown, we’ve stayed grounded in the values that defined us early on, and that balance is something I’m especially proud of.
What excites you most about the future of RVi?
What excites me most is the depth of talent we’ve built, especially as we’ve brought several great firms into the fold. The people who have joined us bring new perspectives, fresh ideas, and a level of creativity that continues to push us forward.
We’re in a position now where we’re not only expanding geographically, but also expanding what we’re capable of as a firm. We’re continuing to lean into innovation, explore new ideas, and take on projects in areas we haven’t worked in before. That combination of experience and new energy is incredibly exciting, and it opens the door to possibilities we’ve never had before.
What is your advice to those just starting out their career in landscape architecture?
Focus on building relationships. Your career is about much more than good work and design. It’s about getting to know your clients, understanding what matters to them, and developing genuine, lasting connections. Those relationships are often the most meaningful part of what we do, and they shape not only the success of a project but the experience of working on it.
What do you plan on doing with your time now that you are retiring?
I’m looking forward to spending more time with my wife, children, and grandchildren. I’m also excited to enjoy some of the things I love, including traveling, fishing, painting, and spending time on our ranch.
“A well-executed brand makes the intangible unforgettable. Brand design turns business goals into ideas, identities, and environments that delight and inspire.” – Sean McKenna, Creative Director
Based in Austin, Texas, Sean McKenna is a multidisciplinary creative director, designer, and brand strategist who helps clients uncover the unique identity of a place and shape it into memorable, experience-driven brands. As leader of RVi’s Visioning + Brand Design practice, he guides the development of narratives, identities, and environments that connect people to place through thoughtful storytelling, strategic visioning, and purposeful design.
What originally drew you to creative direction and brand design?
I’ve always been drawn to graphic design. As a kid obsessed with motocross, I was fascinated not just by the bikes, but by the logos, colors, and identities behind them. (I mean, how cool is the CZ logo? Simple, powerful, and crafted. Like the bike itself.) Growing up in the golden age of television, rock music, and being raised Catholic, I became deeply aware of the power of culture, design, and the stories symbols can tell.
That fascination became a career path when my sister Kate, then Art Director at the Austin American-Statesman, introduced me to the Macintosh while I was in college. Watching her design newspaper layouts on a computer was a revelation. The idea that you could build a meaningful career at the intersection of creativity and business changed everything for me. Since then, I’ve had the privilege of working at both large and small advertising and design studios alongside talented clients and creative directors—many of whom I still collaborate with today.
How did your path ultimately lead you to RVi?
Honestly, it was the love of tacos.
In spring 2023, after more than a decade running my own design studio, I happened to run into Trent Rush and Joemy Buschur at an Austin taco shop. I knew Trent from a multifamily project in San Antonio years earlier—he was the landscape architect, and I was responsible for the project’s name, identity, signage, and overall brand experience. At the time of our reunion, Trent was leading the Austin office of Hitchcock Design Group (HDG) and mentioned the firm was looking to refresh aspects of its brand.
What began as a small branding engagement quickly evolved into a much larger creative partnership. As I got to know the broader HDG team and the caliber of their work, I became increasingly invested in the company’s vision and culture. Eventually, it made sense to formalize the relationship, and I joined the team full-time. Along the way, I led a comprehensive rebrand of HDG—one that I’d like to think helped position the company as an attractive addition to Atwell and RVi.
What excites you most about leading the Visioning + Brand Design practice area at RVi?
The opportunities! We have an incredibly talented group of planners and landscape architects “shaping the world” across the country. Visioning and brand design adds another layer, helping define why those places exist in the first place, how they’re experienced, and how they connect with people.
It’s a chance to move upstream in the process, align teams early, and create a clear narrative that moves from concept to construction and beyond. What I’m really hoping we do, in large part, is to help clients fall in love with their own story.
When you start working on a new project, what are the first things you look for to uncover the true identity of a place?
Of course, the nature and conditions of the site itself. What does the land and location already tell us? Who are the people we’re creating this for (our true client)? What motivates them? Why should they care about what we’re doing? How will we affect and improve their lives? I’m looking for differentiation. And perhaps some kind of cognitive or creative dissonance. Those seams are where the truth lies.
Why should clients include Visioning + Branding in their project?
We treat visioning as both strategic and creative, in that order. It’s not just mood boards and inspiration. It’s about aligning stakeholders around a clear idea of what the place is, who it’s for, and how it should feel. From there, everything else becomes more focused and more efficient. Done well, it greatly simplifies decision-making.
What separates a brand that simply looks good from one that truly resonates with people?
Well, a brand isn’t simply the way something looks. A brand isn’t a logo. It’s the feeling people get when they interact with or experience the brand. It’s the way sales teams speak to clients and prospects. It’s the way the brand anticipates someone’s arrival and navigation of a place. In other words, it’s not what we say it is, it’s what they say it is.
Is there a project in your career that changed the way you think about branding or placemaking?
One project that truly changed the way I think about branding and placemaking was one I worked on while running Sean McKenna Design, in partnership with agency partner Wick Marketing, for a major Southern California developer. The work was groundbreaking, and I think that was largely because the client, agency, and consultants all aligned around a two-day visioning session held in a construction trailer onsite. Custom invitations were created, and participants were given a list of questions in advance to juice the conversation. We knew from the start that they wanted to keep the working name of the project, “Skyline,” given the expansive vistas provided by the site. That name, and what it conjures, provided a great visual metaphor for visioning (and ultimately the brand). Descriptive language, tone of voice, meeting graphics, posters, charts and more used that to great advantage.
We even wrote a “brand anthem” together, led by Austin-based singer-songwriter Darden Smith. It was an ideal melding of business strategy and out-of-the-box creative thinking but requiring the team to quickly articulate what was truly important to them from a visioning standpoint. It was like trying to create an elevator pitch in 4/4 time. Very fun, very revealing.
Ultimately, we created a brand centered around a new tagline, “Life wide open,” and developed a campaign that included the individual naming and branding of four launch neighborhoods, website design, print, radio, digital and television advertising (including full page ads in the LA Times), signage, wayfinding and more. The work garnered a Gold Award for Best Digital Marketing Campaign at The Nationals, held at the International Builders’ Show.
I look forward to bringing that same spirit of collaboration, openness, and big-picture thinking to the work we’re building at RVi.
Where do you find creative inspiration outside of work?
I’m an avid guitarist, and I play in a band and absolutely love it. But good ideas are everywhere if you’re looking for them. Being in nature, traveling, and honestly just paying attention. Experiencing and participating in creative expressions outside of what you do for a living will keep the juices flowing, introduce new ways of thinking, and remove some of the constraints we put ourselves under.
What advice would you give someone interested in getting into brand design or creative direction?
Listen. Be a sponge. Read everything. Becoming a better writer will help you learn to articulate and defend an idea. Design is important but understanding people and translating ideas clearly are what will really set you apart. Don’t rely solely on AI tools – you have to develop an aesthetic and learn to think for yourself.
Sean McKenna doing his part to keep the trout population humble. Catch, quick photo, clean release — no fish were harmed.
Across cities of every size, there is a growing recognition that some of the most valuable opportunities aren’t found on blank canvases; they exist in the overlooked, the underperforming, and the in-between. Vacant lots, aging plazas, and leftover parcels are increasingly being reimagined as meaningful public places that support daily life, strengthen the city’s identity, and create lasting value and memories.
This shift we’re seeing reflects a broader evolution in how urban spaces are understood and designed. Unlocking that value is not about starting from scratch. It is about recognizing the potential in what already exists and designing with intention, flexibility, and a clear understanding of how people actually use space.
“The best urban spaces aren’t defined by what they were—they’re defined by what they can become when you understand the community around them,” says RVi’s Joel Baldin, ASLA, Director of Urban Design.
From civic plazas in Chicago to adaptive reuse destinations like The Exchange in Fort Collins, we’ve seen how constraints, context, and willingness to see things differently can create something entirely new and impactful.
Seeing opportunity where others see contraints
The foundation of reimagining underutilized urban space starts with a shift in perspective. What may appear to be a limitation, an awkward parcel, aging infrastructure, or financial constraints, often becomes the catalyst for more inventive, more resilient design solutions.
Baldin emphasizes that this process begins with listening: “Every site has a story, even the ones that feel overlooked. Our role is to uncover that story and translate it into a space that feels intentional and relevant to the people who use it.”
Rather than imposing a predetermined design language, the approach should focus on context, community input and engagement, and flexibility. Urban plazas, for example, are no longer treated as static spaces, but as adaptable environments where “cool things happen,” from performances and markets to everyday informal use.
In projects like Monroe Landing Plaza in La Porte, Indiana, we’re helping transform existing parking and part of a street into a flexible community space designed for everyday use and events. The goal is to unlock new value by aligning the space with how people actually live, gather, and connect.
This approach reframes constraints as opportunities. Budget limitations, site challenges, and existing conditions are not barriers; they are design drivers that push teams toward more creative, efficient, and ultimately more authentic solutions.
Ogden Plaza Park, City of Chicago
Designing for flexibility, everyday use, and human experience
A key characteristic of successful reimagined urban spaces is flexibility, both in design and in how people experience and define the space over time.
The Exchange in Fort Collins is a clear example of this shift. What began as a deteriorating parking lot and city block evolved into a vibrant, container-based destination that supports a wide range of uses throughout the day and across seasons.
As RVi’s Paul Mills, Regional Vice President and Principal on this project explains, “We were not trying to program every space to be something—we let it be open and let people choose their adventure.”
That philosophy reflects a broader trend in urban design. Civic open spaces are being designed to accommodate variability—movable seating, open lawns, layered gathering areas, and edges that support both activity and pause. These elements allow people to shape their own experience, whether that’s a family gathering, a casual lunch, or a community event.
Baldin reinforces this idea from an urban design perspective, “The goal isn’t to control how a space is used—it’s to create the conditions for it to be used in many different ways, over time.”
This balance between structure and openness is critical. At Logan Square Plaza in Chicago, for example, layered seating, improved pedestrian connections, and flexible open areas were designed to support both daily use and small-scale gatherings, creating a space that feels active without being overdesigned.
Ultimately, we know that flexibility ensures longevity and improves performance. Spaces that can evolve alongside community needs are more resilient, more inclusive, and more likely to remain relevant over time. They also attract foot traffic, support local businesses, and increase the overall value of the surrounding area.
Designing space for flexibility is not just a design decision. It is a strategic one.
The Exchange, Fort Collins, CO
Identity through contrast, adaptation, and storytelling
We believe that reimagined urban spaces should be expressive, not just functional. They create identity, often by embracing contrast and leaning into what makes a place unique.
This idea of contrast as a design tool is becoming more prevalent. It allows projects to acknowledge their context while also signaling something new, something contemporary, dynamic, and forward-looking.
At The Exchange, that identity is shaped through adaptive reuse. Repurposed shipping containers form the edges of the site, creating intimate, people-oriented environments while framing a more open central green. Rather than blending into the historic red-brick context of Old Town Fort Collins, the project intentionally stands apart.
As Mills noted, “It’s intentionally contrasting… a surprising element.”
Baldin sees contrast and placemaking as part of a larger storytelling approach: “Placemaking is storytelling on a grand scale. Every design decision contributes to how people understand and connect with a place.”
Public art, materiality, planting, and spatial organization all play a role in shaping that story. Whether it’s restoring visibility and safety to an underperforming plaza or introducing new layers of programming and identity, the goal remains the same: create spaces that feel authentic to their community while offering something unexpected.
Reimagined spaces can shift how those in-between places work and what they become over time.
City of Fort Collins alleyway enhancements
A new way forward: Reimagining what’s already there
Looking at overlooked or underperforming urban spaces in a new way reflects a broader change in how cities evolve, respond to new needs, and think about the role of public space.
We believe that “leftover spaces” are opportunities to create connections, support local economies, and enhance everyday life. Through a combination of thoughtful design, community engagement, and a willingness to embrace constraints, these sites are being transformed into places with purpose and staying power.
As Baldin puts it, “When you approach a project with curiosity instead of assumption, you open the door to solutions that are more creative, and more meaningful.”
From Chicago to Fort Collins and in other regions of the country, the takeaway is clear: the future of urban design is about seeing what’s already there and reimagining it into something better.
April is World Landscape Architecture Month, which is centered on Landscape Architecture in Action – through design, practice, learning, and impact. To bring that theme to life, we connected with three RVi leaders to hear their insights and perspectives.
Brett Anderson, PLA, ASLA – Landscape Architecture in Action through design
Out in the field where ideas take shape. Brett Anderson out on a recent hike taking in the landscape, finding inspiration in every line, slope, and horizon.
We asked Vice President, Brett Anderson to share one design decision he made that had a big impact on a project. “It is hard to point to one decision that made a big impact,” he stated. “It is more a series of small decisions that cumulate into overall project success.” That mindset shapes how he approaches every project, with a clear personal standard: “This has to be the best project I have ever done.”
Rather than seeing constraints as limitations, Brett leans into them as part of the creative process. “Take all of the parameters, restrictions, budgets – things that you could look at as roadblocks – and incorporate them into a creative solution without sacrificing the overall outcome,” he says. “Project restrictions should not be deal-breakers, but challenges to be more creative in our solutions.” It’s a perspective that turns problem-solving into design opportunity and keeps the work both grounded and innovative.
For Brett, a project becomes tangible in the earliest moments of design. “I love to draw and sketch. Design is the language that I use to get out my ideas and thoughts.” That act of sketching is where ideas begin to take shape, where abstract concepts start becoming real places.
Inspiration is “everywhere, constant, and all around,” says Brett. As a keen observer of public spaces, he studies how people move through and interact with their environments—how circulation, materials, and the natural context influence behavior and define the character of a place. He’s especially drawn to the energy and complexity of cities like San Francisco, New York City, and Chicago, where design is constantly on display in how people gather, connect, and experience the built environment.
Andy Howard, PLA, CPSI – Landscape Architecture in Action through practice and learning
Standing small beneath something timeless. Andy Howard and family taking in the scale, perspective, and quiet inspiration only a place like this can offer.
For Andy Howard, Senior Landscape Architect, the most important parts of a project are often the ones no one ever sees.
“People rarely see the depth of the design process,” says Andy. “The rough sketches, iterative concepts, and team discussions all shape a project long before anything is built. What they experience is the final space, but behind it are layers of ideas, testing, and refinement.”
That process is anything but linear. Using Bellaboo’s Imagination Garden as an example, Andy describes the work as an “onion” of design thinking, where ideas are built up, tested, and sometimes intentionally peeled back to create a stronger outcome. Ongoing collaboration plays a key role, especially with play equipment vendors and manufacturers. Through shared sketches and multiple rounds of iteration, concepts evolve into something both imaginative and buildable.
Early in a project, success comes down to alignment. “Strong collaboration with clients, stakeholders, and the community is critical,” Andy explains. “Establishing a clear vision and continually reminding ourselves of the end user helps ground each design decision in purpose from the start.”
But some of the most meaningful lessons come after a space is in use. Watching how families and communities actually engage with parks and play environments has shifted how Andy approaches design. “You can’t fully predict the creative and unexpected ways children play and learn,” he says. “Seeing those interactions firsthand reinforces the importance of designing flexible, layered environments that invite discovery.”
That perspective is shaped by experiences beyond the office, too. Travel and time in nature—whether backpacking through Europe or hiking with family in state and national parks—continue to influence his work. “Nature offers endless inspiration. Its forms, systems, and sense of wonder all inform how I approach creating meaningful, people-centered spaces.”
At the core of it all is a belief that design should bring people together. As Andy puts it, “Families and friends that play together, stay together.”
Joemy Buschur, Sites AP, LEED Green Associate – Landscape Architecture in Action through impact
Joemy Buschur exploring Chinati Foundation in Marfa, TX and how simple forms and big landscapes come together.
For Joemy Buschur, Associate Project Manager, landscape architecture is rooted in growth—expanding how we think about design and understanding its long-term impact. Her perspective has evolved alongside the challenges shaping today’s built environment.
“The acceleration of climate change and the increased need for resiliency have changed the implications and responsibilities of design and construction,” she explains. With a background in adaptive reuse, Joemy approaches projects with a systems-based mindset—looking beyond individual elements to understand how landscapes, infrastructure, and communities work together. “It gives me the tools to take a broader view, analyze existing systems, and work collaboratively to address immediate challenges in both the urban environment and natural systems.”
That approach is grounded in continuous learning, often found outside the office. Time spent observing native plant communities has been especially influential in shaping how she thinks about design. “Spending time in natural settings has deepened my understanding of plant design,” she says. “Mimicking natural plant groupings in designed landscapes creates a true sense of place and a plant palette that’s made to thrive.”
For Joemy, impact isn’t defined by a finished project; it’s revealed over time. “I know a project is successful when I see it evolve with use,” she shares. “Adoption and adaptation by communities is the mark of a project infused with life.”
Through Joemy’s lens, Landscape Architecture in Action is both a learning process and a lasting commitment—one that connects people, ecology, and places in ways that continue to unfold over time. “I see my work as a framework for co-creation with communities for many years to come.”
From process to place
At its core, Landscape Architecture in Action is a continuous process shaped by people, perspective, and purpose. From Brett’s iterative decision-making to Andy’s behind-the-scenes collaboration and learning, to Joemy’s long-term view of impact, a common thread emerges; meaningful design evolves, adapts, and ultimately belongs to the communities who use it.
In the heart of Downtown Fort Collins, a full city block has been reimagined into a vibrant, community-centered destination. The Exchange, designed by RVi in collaboration with Brinkman Development and the City of Fort Collins, reflects what’s possible when thoughtful planning, adaptive reuse, and placemaking come together with a clear purpose.
This project wasn’t about blending in. It was about creating something intentionally different – an “open entertainment district” where people could move freely, explore local businesses, and shape their own experience. As Regional Vice President Paul Mills described, the goal was to create “an eclectic, unique space downtown that’s different… a surprising element” within the historic fabric of Old Town.
A new way to see the block
A bird’s eye view of The Exchange in the heart of downtown Fort Collins.
The Exchange began with a broader challenge: an entire block that had grown tired and underperforming over time. While the parking lot became a visible focal point, it was just one piece of a much larger opportunity. Initially, the property was acquired with plans for a more traditional mixed-use, multifamily development. But as Mills noted, “the fiscal reality to scrape everything and build a whole new building was deemed too expensive.” That constraint became the catalyst for a more creative solution.
Rather than starting from scratch, RVi worked with Brinkman Development to reimagine the site as a community-centered destination. The vision shifted toward creating a place where restaurants, bars, retail, and open space could coexist in a way that felt organic and approachable.
At the heart of the design is a central green lawn, intentionally left open and flexible. This space anchors the site while allowing it to evolve throughout the day and across seasons. It’s not over-programmed or overly defined. Instead, it invites a wide array of use, whether that’s kids playing, friends gathering, or live music activating the space.
“We’re not trying to program every space to be something,” Mills explained. “Just let it be open and let people choose their adventure.”
This mindset shaped every aspect of the project, turning what could have been a conventional development into a dynamic, community-driven environment.
Designing for flexibility, interaction, and everyday use
One of the defining characteristics of The Exchange is its emphasis on flexibility. Rather than prescribing how people should use the space, the design creates opportunities for a wide range of experiences to unfold naturally.
The central lawn is complemented by movable furniture, shaded areas, and interactive elements, such as a putting green and ping pong tables. These features allow users to shape the space as they like, by pulling chairs together, creating gathering spots, or simply finding a place to relax. “That really is the definition of flexible space,” Mills noted.
Surrounding the green, outdoor patios extend the usability of the site, supporting year-round events and entertainment. The integration of a common consumption area further enhances the experience, allowing visitors to enjoy offerings from multiple vendors while remaining within a shared, social environment.
Custom seating, benches, and thoughtfully placed gathering areas encourage people to linger. The design fosters casual interaction. It’s a place where families, students, and visitors can coexist comfortably, each finding their own way to engage in the space.
Mills described it as having “the ability to spread your wings between establishments,” where even children can move freely within a safe, open environment. That sense of freedom—of not being confined to a single use or experience—is what sets The Exchange apart.
The central lawn is complemented by movable furniture, shaded areas, and interactive elements like a putting green and ping pong tables.
Adaptive reuse and a bold design identity
Visually, The Exchange stands in deliberate contrast to its surroundings. Located within the historic context of Old Town Fort Collins, known for its consistent red brick architecture, the project introduces a fresh, contemporary character shaped by adaptive reuse.
Repurposed shipping containers define the perimeter of the site, housing a mix of local food, beverage, and retail vendors. This approach not only reflects a more sustainable, cost-effective solution, but also establishes a distinct identity for the space. “It doesn’t just blend in with the surrounding aesthetics,” Mills said. “It’s intentionally contrasting.”
That contrast is part of the experience.
The Exchange emerges as something unexpected—modern, open, and energetic. The containers create intimate, people-oriented environments along the edges, while the central green opens up to provide breathing room and visibility across the site.
Layered throughout are elements of public art, color, and texture that reinforce the eclectic spirit of Fort Collins. The design bridges indoor and outdoor experiences seamlessly, allowing people to move fluidly between vendor spaces and the open plaza.
Repurposed shipping containers define the perimeter of the site, housing a mix of local food, beverage, and retail vendors.
A thoughtful and meaningful transformation
The Exchange is a clear example of how constraints can lead to better outcomes. What began as a financially driven shift away from traditional development became an opportunity to create something more meaningful, something rooted in community, flexibility, and experience.
Through integrated design, planning, and entitlement services, RVi helped transform an overlooked site into a vibrant, family-friendly destination that supports local businesses and strengthens the cultural fabric of Old Town Fort Collins.
Every community has a story; it’s shaped by how people gather, how they move, and how they connect to the land around them. The most meaningful places don’t happen by accident. They are shaped through listening closely, asking thoughtful questions, and designing with intention.
At RVi, engagement – ranging from stakeholder collaboration to community input – is a part of how we approach every project. Whether shaping fast-growing master planned communities or park, recreation, and open space systems, the goal is the same: to create places that feel authentic, connected, and built to last.
While community engagement is often associated with public work, stakeholder engagement plays an equally important role in shaping private development and mixed-use environments.
Across our work, we’re seeing a few consistent themes emerge in how engagement continues to shape planning and design outcomes. These insights reflect how engagement is evolving as a practice and how it adapts across different regions of the country, responding to growth, culture, and community priorities.
Rather than a single approach, these themes show up in different ways across regions and project types, but consistently influence how places are envisioned, designed, and experienced.
From feedback to vision: engagement as an early design driver
Engagement is increasingly happening before a clear vision is defined. In fast-growing markets, this shifts its role from gathering feedback to helping shape what a place could become. Rather than reacting to plans, stakeholders, residents, and future users are influencing foundational decisions – how a community connects, where people gather, and what daily life looks like.
Engagement is part of the process from early planning through design, helping ensure that outcome reflects the needs and priorities of the people they serve.
In growth states like Arizona, Texas, Florida, and the Carolinas, this often means engaging early to help define what a community could be. RVi’s work on master-planned communities such as Eastmark (Mesa, AZ) and Meridiana (Brazoria County, TX) reflects this shift. Residents and stakeholders aren’t just reacting to plans; they are helping shape them. Conversations around walkability, access to nature, and everyday gathering spaces translate directly into the framework of parks, trails, and mixed-use environments.
EastVillage (Austin, TX)illustrates how early and ongoing engagement informs not just layout, but experience, blending residential, commercial, and open space into a cohesive, people-first environment.
In more established regions like the Midwest and cities like Denver, engagement often takes on a more iterative, consensus-driven role. Projects like Garfield Park Conservatory Elizabeth Morse Genius Children’s Garden (Chicago, IL) and Central Park Playground (Denver, CO) reflect the layered nature of engagement, where park districts, residents, and stakeholders shape outcomes through multiple rounds of input, helping to ensure the final design reflects long-term community priorities
Across all regions, the most successful places are shaped by engagement from start to finish.
Meridiana Master Planned Community, Brazoria County, Texas
Designing for real use: how engagement shapes experience
Across both public and private work, engagement is becoming less about collecting input and more about understanding behavior. How people want to gather, move, and spend time is directly shaping design decisions – from amenity programming in master planned communities to the activation of public spaces and mixed-use environments.
At its core, engagement is about understanding what brings people together and designing places that make those connections easier and more natural.
In rapidly growing sun belt communities, this often shows up as highly programmed, amenity-rich environments. At Meridiana, for example, community identity is built around shared experiences, from learning-focused amenities to outdoor gathering spaces, creating opportunities for interaction from day one. Similarly, Eastmark uses a network of parks, event spaces, and trails to foster connection across neighborhoods.
Places like The Exchange (Fort Collins, CO) highlight how mixed-use environments can become social anchors, blending retail, dining, and open space into a cohesive destination that encourages both planned and spontaneous interaction.
In more established regions, particularly across the Midwest, the focus often shifts toward strengthening existing community ties. Naperville’s Riverwalk (Naperville, IL) demonstrates how revitalized public spaces can reconnect communities to their surroundings while supporting both daily use and large-scale events.
Across all regions, our goal is the same, to create places where people feel a sense of belonging. The most successful places support everyday use while strengthening connections across the community.
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital Integrative Medicine Garden, Barrington, IL
Nature as common ground across communities
One of the most consistent patterns across regions is the role of nature as common ground. Regardless of project type, access to open space, trails, and natural systems creates shared experiences that bring people together. Engagement efforts often reveal a strong desire for these elements – not just as amenities, but as essential parts of daily life.
Projects like Oso Bay Nature Preserve (Corpus Christi, TX)demonstrate how natural systems, water, native landscapes, and trail networks, can anchor development and create shared experiences. These environments invite people outside, encouraging everyday interaction with both nature and one another.
Our work across park systems and open space, such as Mueller Greenways (Austin, TX) and various community trail networks reinforces the idea that accessible, well-designed landscapes can support recreation, ecological awareness, and long-term stewardship.
Across geographies, nature serves as common ground. It transcends demographics, invites participation, and creates opportunities for connection that feel both universal and deeply personal.
The Southeast Greenway at Mueller in Austin, Texas.
Community and stakeholder engagement is no longer a one-size-fits-all process, and that’s exactly what makes it powerful. The most successful approaches recognize that every community is different, shaped by growth patterns, cultural expectations, and local priorities.
From master planned communities to public places to campuses and hospitality environments, our work shows that while approaches may vary by region, the core principles remain the same: listen early, engage often, and design with people at the center.
Whether building new communities in fast-growing regions or reinvesting in established ones, thoughtful engagement leads to places that feel authentic, resilient, and connected. We see stronger, more lasting results when we work with designers, developers, and municipalities to align engagement with community priorities.
Against the backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains, on the banks of the French Broad River, Asheville, North Carolina is a destination for outdoor recreation, arts, and culture. While the City ranks among the highest in breweries per capita, the riverfront was historically defined by industrial uses—an aesthetic still reflected in the River Arts District, where artists and local businesses now occupy former warehouses.
New Belgium Brewing recognized the energy of the River Arts District and saw hidden potential in a dilapidated, abandoned landfill site. The community, and the opportunity to restore a contaminated site on an underutilized section of the river, caught their attention.
“New Belgium saw all this amazing creative energy down along the river and wanted to be a part of that story,” says Paul Mills, Vice President at RVi. “There were all these local, artist-driven places and they knew they could contribute to that energy and community.”
RVi’s work on New Belgium’s Asheville Brewery, brought to life one of the first major activations of the riverfront and spurred further local development, attracting small businesses and public investment alike. The site restoration not only created a lively new hub of community activity, it also helped protect the site against the devastating impacts of Tropical Storm Helene in 2024.
A vision for community
New Belgium was an early inspiration for economic development along the river. The Riverfront Parks Recovery Project will enhance local parks to a regional attraction, building on momentum and community resilience.
New Belgium came to RVi with a vision: to establish a second flagship brewery and event venue in Asheville. Over the years, Mills had led several expansions at New Belgium’s Fort Collins location. These expansions had been gradual and organic. With intentional planning, the new, 123,350 sq. ft. facility would start at scale, with a beer garden, restaurant, gathering areas, and a stage for live music.
It would also house a production and distribution facility, all while retaining the scrappy, eclectic spirit shared by the original Fort Collins location and Asheville’s River Arts District. Mills notes that the project was not about imposing a new identity on the riverfront, but about amplifying the creative culture already present.
The brewery brought new vitality to the area, supporting the City of Asheville’s goals for economic development and environmental sustainability. Virtually all of the facility’s artwork came from artists within a 3-mile radius, including tile mosaics around the brewing vessels, bar tops, and tap towers.
A partnership with the City brought investment into the environmental cleanup and supported a separate new greenway along the waterfront.
“The investments in the area brought more energy and more people,” says Mills. “Housing followed, restaurants and businesses grew along the river, and more breweries opened. The whole area became much more robust.”
Reclaiming a brownfield
More than a century of dumping had left the site covered in cars, tires, and debris, with soil samples showing contaminants of lead-based paint, petroleum, methane, and asbestos containing materials. Extensive cleanup and environmental remediation efforts went into the brownfield site restoration to remove debris, restore ecosystems, and stabilize the foundation.
“You don’t disturb a landfill, you cap it and build on top of it. Everything had to be supported on piers drilled down to bedrock. It made the project incredibly complex,” says Mills.
Driven by a deep commitment to sustainability, New Belgium prioritized recycled and reclaimed materials for construction. Teams deconstructed the landfill site, storing and cataloging approximately 14 linear miles of wood and metal for re-use during construction. In total, 82% of waste was diverted from local landfills.
“The recycling and re-use was unbelievable. Every single piece of wood we cleared, the company stockpiled and sorted it,” says Mills. “When we needed materials for the deck, for the façade, for anything, we had it there, sorted and ready to use.”
Additional focus on solar energy and sustainable irrigation helped the facility to earn LEED certification. Innovative rainwater harvesting strategies supported irrigation throughout the site, though the watering needs are minimal.
Areas that were once covered in weeds and invasive plants now feature native plantings selected for their hardiness in the local climate. Pollinators support the restoration of habitats for bees, bats, and birds. The new plantings further protect against erosion, while providing a lush backdrop for visitors to the tasting room.
With the landfill stabilized and the landscape restored, design focus turned to visitor experience and operations, and how guests, staff, and the beer itself would flow through the site. The French Broad River provided the answer.
Tucked into an elevated shoreline, the brewery welcomes visitors with a curving bridge inspired by the river itself.
Designing with the river
Mills and his team worked on the brewery campus master plan with consideration for the natural circulation of visitors and production staff. The public facing sections of the brewery sit upstream from production at a higher elevation. Guests can access the brewery directly from the river by inner tube, boat, or stand-up paddle board, or through parking lots tucked into the trees across a curving bridge approach.
“The whole inspiration came from the river,” says Mills. “People walk to the site through winding paths and flow through the entry into the main plaza. Beer production flows in the same direction as the river. Everything is intentional.”
The public area is a hub of community activity, welcoming guests year-round with events, markets, concerts, and casual gatherings. In summer months, the river becomes part of the experience, as tubers and boaters pull up along the bank, drift into the beer garden, and linger as part of the site’s daily rhythm.
Mills’ team collaborated with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to integrate new stormwater systems, supported through a public-private partnership with the City of Asheville. A drainage ditch filled with rubble and debris became a core focus of design and was converted to a flowing stream, dubbed Penland Creek.
The creek flows beneath the bridge on the public facing entry, reducing sediment into the river and serving as a critical hydrologic feature. The team designed with the river’s natural rhythm, studying its hydraulics and hydrology to stabilize landfill soils.
Downstream from the gathering spaces, Mills’ team planned the industrial-scale logistics and truck access for the production and distribution facility—reminiscent of the site’s industrial origins, though nature had long since reclaimed the roadways to the landfill.
The production facility planning included space for an on-site water treatment plant to purify water used in beer production before returning the effluent to the river.
When the waters rose
This integration of topography, hydrology, and sustainable design would prove essential when it was tested a few years later during Tropical Storm Helene in 2024. In parts of Asheville, the French Broad River crested more than 24 feet above typical levels during the storm, shattering records set by the Flood of 1916 and causing catastrophic damage throughout surrounding communities.
The brewery’s water treatment plant, electrical panels, and a large quantity of beer in the production facility were lost to the storm. However, in comparison with the region as a whole, New Belgium’s site and public spaces remained relatively unscathed. The efforts that went into Penland Creek and strategic preservation of surrounding wetlands served to diffuse floodwaters during the storm.
“They came out of it really lucky,” Mills says. “The creek broke the velocity of the floodwaters and spread it out across the floodplain. That made a massive difference.”
Today, New Belgium’s Asheville Brewery is both a destination and a case study in how thoughtful master planning and landscape design can transform overlooked land into vibrant, activated spaces. What stood for decades as a buried liability along the French Broad River now functions as a resilient landscape, an economic engine, and a gathering place integrated with Asheville’s community and creative spirit.
The brewery’s success helped revitalize the community’s relationship with the river, sparking new investment and demonstrating that businesses can be a force for good. Perhaps most importantly, its performance during Tropical Storm Helene affirmed the long-term value of designing with nature rather than against it. In Asheville’s River Arts District, New Belgium’s brewery is helping to write the next chapter of growth and vitality.
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 same passion into designing and crafting harmonious spaces that inspire people to reconnect with nature, their loved ones, and themselves as they experience their ideal retreat of choice.
In this blog, Lance details why designing for the end user to create meaningful experiences is vital when planning a successful outdoor hospitality site.
When I was 17 years old, my dad corralled my entire family of nine siblings into an RV and drove us to an RV site in the middle of Michigan. He was convinced that this was a great idea: the fresh air, the beautiful views, the time spent together as a family.
Unfortunately, it ended up being a frustrating and disappointing experience. Navigating the site was a disaster—the entry sequence was chaotic and immediately set a tone of stress and confusion that would last throughout our trip. There weren’t any memorable amenities, and the overall layout was not intuitive or thoughtful about what an RV user would need or want.
When I reflect on that trip, I think about how much more enjoyable and meaningful that time with family would have been if we weren’t so busy trying to understand our space, get comfortable, and find fun on a site that just didn’t seem to align with our needs.
This is why I’m passionate about designing sites with the end user in mind. Understanding their needs and desires will give your site that special touch that leaves a lasting impression and a desire to return.
Every developer has their own set of goals to accomplish when building a site, but understanding who will be using the site is the key to continuous success. Here are four things to consider when designing for the end user.
1. Create a (better) home away from home
I live in Austin, which has typical big-city characteristics: crowds, noise, smells, fast-paced atmosphere. When I need a mental reset, I look forward to my nature escapes. One of my favorite sites nearby is very minimalistic, with beautiful natural landscaping and strategically spaced camp areas so you can control how much privacy you get. It has what I call “comfort stations”—things like showers, bathrooms, and laundry that are just a 30-second walk, no matter where you are on the site. It’s spatially convenient because it feels like I’m in my house walking to the bathroom and not trekking across the world. Everything feels within reach and like it’s just for me.
I reference this site often when I’m designing because it’s so thoughtfully laid out. Simplicity, convenience, and flexibility are consistently present in my favorite sites. When those elements are present, users can breathe. They can live in the moment, set their own pace, and take in everything they came for: the views, the activities, the people they’re with, the tranquility.
When it comes to site design, the user shouldn’t just feel like they’re at home—they should feel like they’ve been transported to a more enhanced and elevated version of their home. The positive feelings of security, comfort, and ease should be present, while offering more of what they may not usually get. This could be more space and breathing room, tranquility, less device dependence, stunning views, and uninterrupted time to unwind. Many users travel long distances to get to a site, and it’s important for them to immediately feel embraced, excited, and at ease as soon as they arrive.
At RVi, our experience in site planning, including master planned communities, leads to organized outdoor spaces that are easy to navigate, creating the feeling of comfort and belonging while dwelling in a natural habitat. Home is not a place, but a feeling, and our team knows how to work with the sights and structures of the land to create that special feeling.
2. Nature is at the heart of every outdoor hospitality site
Connecting to the natural environment is what sets outdoor hospitality apart from other types of hospitality; it’s the top reason users pursue this kind of hospitality. A mental reset paired with a physical change of scenery is the optimal formula for uniting users with the environment in a way that is curated to their tastes.
When I design on a site, I get inspired and motivated by the diversity of a site’s topography and imagining how the end user would enjoy that space. I always try to see it from their perspective, whether it’s an RV site, a glamping site, or a master planned community. I’ll look around and think, “OK, that spot in the corner is where I’ll set up camp because it’s quiet but still close to the trailhead so I can connect to other programming.” Or, “That may not be the best place for a secluded fire pit because its impacting other nearby residents.”
We must be mindful of how we integrate the environment into the site, so that it’s appreciated and not a hinderance to the user. This can range from extravagant to subtle, from well-marked trails that lead to dazzling overlooks, to the convenient shade of a canopy of trees near the pool.
My team views nature is its own amenity. Since every site has something unique to offer, we know how to modify the land in an intuitive way that best suits the climate while appealing to the motivations of the end user.
3. Thoughtful programming and strategic amenities can make a site more cohesive
Speaking of amenities, they are a key feature in creating a space that can offer a dynamic outdoor experience for different types of people. If nature is the heart of outdoor hospitality, human interaction is the lungs that breathe life into a site. The majority of experienced and new campers prefer sites with a “human touch,” from exceptional staff service to opportunities to interact with other guests. From the type of trip (leisure, adventure, family, romantic, etc.) to the type of traveler (introverted, social, more rugged or more pampered), amenities give users the chance to foster the type of human interaction they desire and have an even better experience.
Understanding this should influence how a site is planned and designed. That’s why it matters to have someone user-focused and design-strategic on your side, helping you analyze the patterns of outdoor hospitality visitors while applying the technical knowledge of the land and resources to create a complete experience.
4. Think of the future of the site and the user
One thing outdoor hospitality shares with other hospitality offerings is that if this site is disappointing, people are going to quickly move on to the next one. There’s no contract or forced commitment. They will come back based on their experience leaving a lasting, positive impression in their minds.
In 2023, the top barriers to camping were users preferring other types of accommodations and vacations, and not feeling safe and secure. Outdoor hospitality is so dynamic and constantly evolving; there are opportunities to appeal to users who lean towards other types of getaways while retaining those who consistently love this type of travel. Providing an amazing experience is part of making your site convenient. Users will feel like they have a place they can count on, and instead of taking a risk by trying a new site, they’ll visit what they know they’ll love.
Return users is one goal; resilient sites are another. Sustainable, climate-friendly planning and design ensures that the site people fall in love with will still be there in the future years that they return to visit. I really appreciate how some of my favorite sites as a child are still there to this day, and I want to design spaces that will stand the test of time so other people can experience that same fulfillment.
While the vision of the client sets the blueprint for a successful outdoor hospitality site, really understanding the sentiments and motivations of the end user are what will drive the tone, atmosphere, and overall enjoyment of the experience. When all three elements—the client’s goals, the capacity of the environment, and the users’ interests—are aligned, designers and planners can create a meaningful, personalized experience for guests.
In the past 10 years, the number of households actively participating in outdoor hospitality has increased by 21.6 million, or 68%. Considering major societal events like a months-long pandemic, the rapid rise of social media and concerns about screen time, and more awareness around mental health practices, it’s no surprise that people are eager for a mental break from screens and detached experiences. The draw of connecting with the outdoors in a way that feels comfortable, easy, and meaningful while making authentic connections with nature and with others is hard to resist.
As more people seek out outdoor hospitality, the need for resilient, sustainable sites designed for the user’s desires are in increasing demand. This emerging market is an opportunity for developers to expand into the vacation destination space, regardless of their size or location.
Matt Small, Director of Landscape Architecture at RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture, is excited about the uncovered opportunities in outdoor hospitality and his firm’s ability to create customized experiences in nature.
“We’ve got a lot to offer in terms of best practices, variety of work nationwide, experiential design, and understanding what’s important to the end user,” Matt says. “Outdoor hospitality is a fast-growing market, and I believe it’s going to evolve over time. It’s important for developers to partner with firms that can offer innovative designs resulting in a functional, technically-sound space.”
In outdoor hospitality, sustainability is expected, but climate-positive design is the goal
Many of the current outdoor hospitality offerings tout sustainable options, which is a vital component of preserving the environment in these spaces. However, as outdoor hospitality evolves, it will be more important for spaces to focus on climate positive design and regenerative travel options as well.
“Sustainability means the area we’re designing for will be preserved at its current state, maintaining its integrity so it can keep functioning at the same quality,” Matt explains. “Resiliency takes that one step further–it’s designing so that the space is not only preserved and maintained, but can also recover and thrive as conditions change.” The industry is quickly shifting toward experiences that focus on regenerative travel to leave the world a better place and give back.
A focus on resiliency is a pillar of RVi’s design approach, which starts with identifying sites that will last, then designing in a way that will maintain the integrity of the environment. Not only is this good for the earth, but it also allows visitors to continue enjoying a site for years to come.
According to Matt, resiliency increases the staying and buying power connected to nature–the more authentic and natural a site is, and the longer it can stay that way, the more people are willing to spend for that experience.
“We want to create places that are beautiful but secure; a place that feels like a new adventure but also like a second home,” Matt states. “Reliving those feelings of serenity, beauty, comfort, and happiness is made possible when an outdoor hospitality site is designed with sustainable and resilient intentions.”
An experiential design approach centers around what travelers want
A successful outdoor hospitality site gives visitors what they need and what they want. Manifesting those demands into a land plan that will attract users again and again is a key part of RVi’s design approach. Leveraging the needs and preferences of the end user into a differentiated position for clients means that a multitude of design options can be made for a multitude of people in a variety of spaces.
“We know that every client will have a unique vision for the land and how they want people to interact with that land,” Matt says. “Focusing on experiential design means we consider the environment and the human experience to design sites in a way that engages people while creating a positive experience.”
Jellystone Park at Larkspur is a masterfully executed site based on experiential design. As part of the Jellystone brand that includes more than 75 other Jellystone locations, it was important to understand how to differentiate this particular location from all the others. Matt’s team focused on designing for multiple experiences that multiple demographics could enjoy, while integrating the surrounding views and unique location of the site. The site plan includes numerous activities, such as a water park, mini golf course, yoga lawn, escape rooms, and gem mining. The layout is organized and easy to navigate so that users can experience as much of the park and its surroundings as possible, while creating a dramatic sense of arrival.
Visitors to Jellystone Larkspur (pictured above) can experience much of the Rocky Mountain views from multiple areas of the site.
Turning big ideas into practical spaces that still create emotional connection
Big ideas are great, but executing them well the first time is even better. The amount of technical, practical knowledge that goes into designing comfortable, picturesque sites cannot be underestimated. Creating thorough processes and having access to talented engineers, like RVi has with the engineering firm Atwell, ensures that the impressive site layout you have in your head becomes an impressive, structurally-sound site in real life.
“We’ve got a nationwide presence, which gives us access to skillsets and resources across the country to create a site that aligns your desired aesthetic, function, and emotional appeal,” explains Matt. “We know how to get things built right and built well the first time.”
An example of this is Sun Outdoors Rocky Mountains, a 326-acre luxury resort with 440 campsites in Granby, Colorado. The team at RVi developed a successful water strategy with Atwell to provide a supplemental irrigation system. They also tailored designs to fit the high elevation; planned for wildfire habitat with landscaping that included plant communities that mimicked native species; and created unique amenity experiences in a safe and secure location that resonate with visitors even after they leave.
“Big clients like Sun have big expectations, and we keep our skills and knowledge sharp to bring those expectations to life,” Matt says. “The way we approach projects for leading companies is the same way we dedicate ourselves to smaller companies. No matter your size or location, we’re going to design a technically-sound, successful destination for you.”
Implementing practical, technical design in large sites like Sun Outdoors Rocky Mountains (pictured above) can influence how much the visitor enjoys their experience.
Listening to the land, the client, and the consumer to create the best experience
A huge opportunity in outdoor hospitality is maximizing the current natural environment. A place like the US has a lot of diversity in terrain, climate, habitats, and population demographics. A scenic water experience can be achieved on the warm, sandy shores of Florida; the brisk, rocky coast of the Pacific Northwest; or the clear rivers surrounded by the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. The activities that draw people to those areas will vary, which will have an impact on the amenities and design for the desired sentiment. Finding the uniqueness a location has to offer provides a deeper understanding of how to restore and enhance the natural condition of a site.
“Finding that ‘secret sauce’ is what we do best—that happy intersection of understanding the market, the competition, and the land with the desires of the client at the optimal value,” Matt remarks. “It’s different for every project, but once you figure it out, you can create something magical that guests will love and remember.”
Starlight Haven, a mixed-glamping resort with unique customer stays, offers an intimate nature experience for their visitors. RVi’s site plan was built around curating key experiences based on the client’s target audience, location, and distinctive market position. The 20-acre destination resort in Texas has programing and amenities to take advantage of the prime location and natural features of the site.
The end result was a premium resort that used the natural topography and vegetation to create a feeling of exclusivity and beauty while promoting a resilient environment.
“We use experiential design to tell the story of the land to the visitors experiencing the site,” Matt explains. “When they arrive, they can immediately understand that this is a place they want to be. It keeps them actively engaged and connected to the land.”
Planning for the future of outdoor hospitality
Outdoor hospitality includes activities and accommodations that many are familiar with, such as camping, hiking, and a closeness to nature. However, the demand for elevated, personalized experiences in resilient environments is growing. As the market evolves, the need for experiential designs supported by technical expertise with an acute understanding of the land is more important than ever. RVi’s Outdoor Hospitality team wants to enhance the experience for clients and end users alike, and their experiences designing a variety of sites in multiple sizes and landscapes means your vision for a destination resort vision that people can enjoy with their family, friends, colleagues, or solo can come to life sooner than you think.