As globalization increases year after year, dispatching commodities across the globe, vegetation and wildlife also end up being inadvertently transferred from place to place. Naturally, this leads to foreign species being introduced into our local ecosystems. For the most part, it is unlikely the new plants or animals will thrive in their new environment, but... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Julie Mastervich 02-24-21
Earlier this month, the City of Deer Park, Texas hosted the grand opening of the Deer Park Nature Preserve. With Mayor Jerry Mouton, Jr. presiding over the opening ceremonies and dedication of the Dr. Billy Sealy Loop Trail on October 15, the event was well attended by citizens and local and county dignitaries. As the... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Mark Smith 10-29-19
In late June, the Surprise City Council members unanimously approved annexation and zoning changes of approximately 634 acres for Marisol Ranch, a residential master planned community designed to promote an environmentally sensitive approach to development by preserving and enhancing significant portions of this pristine desert property. This is significant for the City of Surprise because... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Katie Harris 08-29-19
For most projects we undertake at RVi, our contractual involvement ends when the project has been constructed. As designers who take pride in our work, we will often visit the completed project on our own time, but rarely do we have the opportunity to do a thorough re-evaluation of the project a decade later. We... Read Full Post ›
At RVi, our purpose is to inspire people to be outside and engage in the community around them. We look for opportunities to apply this purpose to all that we do – and occasionally we don’t have to look very far. Last month, RVi client Taylor Morrison announced a historic partnership with the National Wildlife... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Katie Harris 06-27-19
Serving as Austin’s most cherished community arts center for 40 years, the mission of the Dougherty Arts Center (DAC) is to support emerging through established artists who create, showcase, and experience the arts first-hand. However, the more than 70-year-old former U.S. Navy and Marine reserve facility that houses the art center was deemed “beyond repair”... Read Full Post ›
They say everyone gets their 15 minutes of fame. Mine came this month when I was interviewed by our local PBS station, KLRU, for their Decibel program. This particular segment focused on Austin’s Water Pressures, and for my part we focused on how stormwater is handled at Mueller through a series of water quality ponds.... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Chris Lalich 04-30-19
“Powerful demonstration of a restrained approach to design. Jury members were fascinated by the project and found the process remarkable. Simplicity at its finest. The landscape architect’s understanding and respect for the architecture was beautiful.” – 2019 ASLA Awards Jury On the heels of several regional and national awards for the community overall, this month... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Katie Harris 04-29-19
Whether you’re booking it across hot pavement to your next meeting, or commuting through traffic in a stifling car, record highs across the country this summer highlight the critical need for parks as fundamental elements of our cities. An oasis of green space, parks provide havens for young and old alike, and serve as much... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Katie Harris 09-28-18