July eNewsletter

Keep Calm and Doodle On

BY MADISON DALKE

As a recent graduate from the Landscape Architecture program at Kansas State University, I have had a lot of practice taking notes. But looking back on my old school notebooks, I’ve noticed that most of my notes aren’t notes at all – they are doodles of birds, faces, hands, or whatever happened to be in the room that day. In fact, I probably have more drawn pictures in these notebooks than actual written words. It wasn’t until my last year of college while working on my thesis that I realized all those doodles were probably just as important as the notes themselves.

Mark Reddie Named Managing Principal of Tempe Office

We are pleased to announce Mark Reddie’s appointment as Managing Principal of our Tempe office. Mark joined RVi as Vice President in 2018 after our successful acquisition and integration of LVA Urban Design Studio. Mark previously managed planning and development projects at LVA for over 15 years.

“Mark is a proven leader with an exceptional understanding of the Phoenix market. We know he will serve our Tempe office well in this new position,” RVi President Chris Crawford said.

Meet the Designer: Nhasala Manandhar

BY KATIE EVANS

RVi is excited to congratulate our own Nhasala Manandhar on receiving her permanent residence in the United States. Celebrating over a slice of All-American apple pie, we sat down with her to talk about her journey, career, and passion for design.

Where did you grow up?
I was born and was brought up in Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal.

What’s an interesting fact about your hometown?
My hometown, Kathmandu city, was once a country 250 years ago and has a history of at least 2,000 years. Currently, 1.3 million people live within an area of 19.5 sq. miles in Kathmandu city. It is Located at elevation of 4,600 ft and is still a part of a valley. Even at this elevation it rarely snows.

What did you want to be when you grew up when you were in elementary school?
A doctor, however, I quickly came to realize that I was not ready for the dedicated lifestyle and the number of years you must rigorously study before your life begins. After this realization, I decided that I wanted to be an artist, maybe a designer, and ultimately decided to become a Landscape Architect.

In Other News

Congratulations to Kissing Tree's Independence Hall in The Mix for being named one of the Best Clubhouses of 2019 by 55places.com. Located in the heart of Kissing Tree's amenity collection, The Mix offers a selection of modern amenities designed for today’s active adults. The full list of Best Clubhouses recognizes multiple communities RVi has been involved with, including Victory at Verrado and seven Sun City properties.

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