February eNewsletter

Finding the Meaning in Mardi Gras 

BY PETER DUFRENE

Many people see Mardi Gras as a time to let loose and party – which it most certainly is! But in the midst of all the festivities, there is another side to the story that most people don’t get to see – a story that showcases community involvement, kindness, and generosity during this annual celebration.

I grew up in New Orleans and lived there until Hurricane Katrina devastated my family’s home. Now a proud Austinite, I still return to the city as often as I can. And there is no time more exciting in New Orleans than Mardi Gras.

Got a Complex Site? 3D Digital Modeling Can Help

BY RUSSELL THOMMAN

From urban infill to large acreage, project sites can pose a whole host of challenges for development teams. At RVi, we specialize in helping our clients and team members tackle these challenges and make informed decisions. RVi provided landscape architecture and professional 3D visualization services for Laurel Creek, a new affordable housing complex located on North Lamar in Austin, Texas. The 5-acre site, like many other available properties in Austin, possessed difficult grading challenges that were creating larger issues in terms of access and affordability. Working closely with the project team and the client, local nonprofit Foundation Communities, RVi built a 3D terrain model for the entire site, overlaying the design plans onto the site’s terrain. This allowed the team to more accurately see how the project would fit into its final context and proved instrumental in overcoming the topographical issues.

Landscape Architect by Day, Musician by Night

BY JULIE MASTERVICH

Last month, our very own Drew Carman released and co-produced his debut EP titled Wilderness.

Carman A.D., the name under which Drew records, writes, and plays, offers listeners a renewed sense of experience and fresh intent. Having previously toured with the Athens, Georgia old-time Americana band The Corduroy Road, Drew shared shows and toured with bands such as The Avett Brothers, Trampled by Turtles, and Greensky Bluegrass.

In Other News

Welcome to RVi!

Katie LaBelle has joined the Tempe office as Project Manager.
Janice Elgin has joined the Tempe office as Administrative Assistant.
Rachael Gervasio has joined the Tempe office as an intern.

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