RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture has opened an office in Lakewood, Colorado. RVi has named Matt Small as Director of Landscape Architecture and Will Wagenlander, Director of Planning in the new office. Additionally, Ryan Schatzman has joined RVi as Director of Creative Strategy, focusing on projects throughout the U.S. “We’re excited about expanding in the... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Sara Altieri 07-28-22
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Western North Carolina’s landscape has much to offer. With its lush forests, vibrant fall color and an abundance of rivers and waterfalls, it is difficult to grow tired of its charm. Connecting people with nature is the philosophy behind many of the unique designs in the area. What started... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Joshua Smith 07-27-22
In recognition of his hard work and dedication, we’re excited to announce the promotion of Wes Gentry of RVi-Texas to Project Director! Wes has been with RVi since 2014 when he started as a student intern while attending Louisiana State University’s Landscape Architecture program. Since then, Wes has become an integral member of RVi’s planning... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Julie Mastervich 07-27-22
Water and the American Southwest have long shared a tenuous relationship. It is no secret that water demand in desert cities like Phoenix cannot be met entirely from local sources and therefore, water must be imported from sources sometimes hundreds or even thousands of miles away. These imported sources have historically provided an abundance of... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Alex Stedman 06-23-22
RVi’s Orlando staff are set to move into a new downtown office in late June that is nearly three times the size of what they’ve occupied over the past year, after the company made its Florida market entry through Orlando just 14 months ago. Located in downtown Orlando’s 111 Magnolia Avenue mixed-use tower, the new... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Bob Moser 06-23-22
In January 2022, when Kelly Uhrich successfully completed the Landscape Architecture Registration Examination (L.A.R.E.), opportunities to take on additional responsibilities and contribute as a rising leader on the RVi team presented themselves. Without hesitation, Kelly eagerly accepted. When we shared Kelly’s good news in the RVi newsletter on January 24, 2022, Kelly expressed plans to... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Sara Altieri 06-23-22
Since 2018, the RVi – Arizona office has been located on Ash Avenue in Tempe, on the second floor of a 1990s building, tucked between rattling train tracks and a well-traveled traffic circle. Offices for Atwell, RVI’s partner company, were located on the first floor. The Tempe building served its purpose, providing the team a... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Sara Altieri 05-24-22
Whether you call it Build-to-Rent (BTR) or Single-Family for Rent (SFFR), arguably the hottest new residential product in land development is still new to most municipalities across Florida. It doesn’t fit in established zoning categories and prompts fear of the unknown among neighbors and policymakers. RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture has led the first successful... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Bob Moser 05-24-22
I am happy to share that I worked with Dr. Galen Newman, Associate Professor in the Department of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning at Texas A&M University, on a yearlong project to document innovative design solutions applied worldwide to mitigate sea-level rise. The book, Design for Sea Level Rise: Global Innovative Solutions is authored by... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Karishma Joshi 05-24-22