When RVi team member Peter Dufrene and I set out on a cold January day to volunteer with The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Austin Branch at The Community First! Village, we were prepared to roll up our sleeves and pull some weeds. Our mission was accomplished, but by day’s end, we recognized that... Read Full Post ›
Earlier this month, the Beverly S. Sheffield Northwest District Park Vision Plan was recommended for approval by Austin’s Park Board! Located in the Allandale neighborhood of Austin, Texas, Beverly S. Sheffield Park has major improvements in store. The 31-acre park currently features baseball fields, basketball and tennis courts, swimming pool, duck pond, passive and active... Read Full Post ›
Last fall, the City of Chandler, Arizona, posted a call for artists to design artwork for the city’s traffic control boxes. I knew I wanted to participate for a few reasons: I love turning every day, mundane objects into art; it was a chance to collaborate with two high school art students on their capstone... Read Full Post ›
As a proud Arizona native, I have always loved and appreciated the natural beauty of the Sonoran Desert. My family and I are avid outdoor enthusiasts and we often spend our free time off-roading, exploring new trails and camping. Over the years, one of our favorite areas has become the Four Peaks Wilderness Area, approximately 30 minutes... Read Full Post ›
The Backyard, a legendary spot in the rolling hills of Bee Cave, Texas, has an astounding 20+ year history etched across Austin’s music scene. Currently under construction, The Backyard’s new opening date is slated for 2024, and will truly be something to see. The venue will offer a wide range of experiences, including year-round entertainment... Read Full Post ›
Kelly Uhrich, Landscape Designer at RVi in Tempe, Arizona, has just completed the Landscape Architecture Registration Examination (L.A.R.E.). Congratulations to Kelly! The L.A.R.E. is an examination that includes four sections: Project and Construction Management, Inventory and Analysis, Design, Grading and Drainage and Construction Documentation. It determines whether a candidate has adequate knowledge, abilities and skills... Read Full Post ›
Last week marked the third year of the #OptOutsideWithRVi Challenge. We encouraged everyone to avoid the long, Black Friday check-out lines, supply chain issues, and inflation. Instead, we invited you to enjoy the outdoors and all that nature has to offer. How did you spend Black Friday? For the challenge, we asked you to share... Read Full Post ›
Last week kicked off the first phase groundbreaking for Lariat, a new 688-acre master planned community located in Liberty Hill, Texas from Randolph Texas Development. Designed around the intent of getting kids and families outside, Lariat will offer over 7 miles of trails and bring about 1,600 new homes to Liberty Hill when all is... Read Full Post ›
In November 2007, residents moved into the first houses of the new Mueller neighborhood, on the site of the former Robert Mueller Municipal Airport (RMMA) in Austin, Texas. Shortly thereafter, I joined them as another Mueller “pioneer.” We signed contracts without seeing any homes, without seeing all the parks, the shops…we signed on the strength... Read Full Post ›
