I was working remotely from home…surely, I would need a “distraction” of some kind to keep me occupied during the pandemic? Luckily, I was able to buy a 1972 Yamaha 360 motorcycle (running, but in need of renovation). I have been enamored with this bike’s classic aesthetic since I was a teenager, but it’s also... Read Full Post ›
Established in May of this year, RVi’s Orlando office is headed by licensed landscape architect and experienced office leader Ryan Seacrist. Though he bears no relation to the celebrity with a similar name, he certainly has every ounce of the same charisma and talent. We have really enjoyed getting to know Ryan over the past several months,... Read Full Post ›
This month, RVi’s own Mark Reddie traveled to Miami to share his expertise at the IMN 9th Annual Single Family Rental Forum. An expert in land planning, zoning entitlements, and site design efforts, Mark has led RVi’s work on dozens of Built for Rent residential communities. His panel focused on the similarities and differences among... Read Full Post ›
My home of Charleston, West Virginia, is a quaint capital city of less than 50,000 residents and is nestled along the shallow banks of the meandering Kanawha River valley. Amongst the modest skyline, two imposing glass towers stand in the middle of town in near opposition to one another. One is clad in blue glass... Read Full Post ›
I suspect there are many ambitious, doe-eyed freshman who waltz off to college for a four-year degree, expecting they will work hard and receive an education that will prepare them to get a job in their chosen field. How can you blame them? It seems like a reasonable expectation in exchange for the thousands of... Read Full Post ›
Austin has always been known as a mecca for music, with musicians such as Stevie Ray Vaughan, Janis Joplin, and Iron and Wine all getting their start playing at the multitude of music venues located in and around the Live Music Capital of the World. Austin has seen phenomenal growth in the last several decades... Read Full Post ›
This month we’re celebrating Grange Park, the central amenity at the heart of Harvest Queen Creek! The park was honored with an Award of Merit for Best Community Amenity at the PCBC 2021 Gold Nugget Awards. Developed by TerraWest Communities in partnership with Brookfield Residential, Harvest was designed to embrace the agrarian heritage of Queen... Read Full Post ›
Throughout my life, I always enjoyed painting and art. My father and I would watch Bob Ross for hours – marveling at the masterpieces he would create. As a shy child, creating and painting helped me to express myself in a way that words could not. My imagination, thoughts, and feelings would spill out onto... Read Full Post ›
Exciting things have been happening at RVi, and we are delighted to announce the opening of our new Orlando office! The office, located at 130 South Orange Avenue in Orlando, will be headed by Ryan Seacrist, PLA. Ryan is a licensed landscape architect and experienced office leader with experience in a variety of public and private... Read Full Post ›