Firm: RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture, Austin, Texas

ASLA Election Year: 2017

Category: Leadership/Management

Robert "Bob" Richardson, of RVi Planning and Landscape Architecture, received his nomination for 'Leadership/Management' from the Texas Chapter. Bob advocates that landscape architects are the prime planning and design consultant and the professional best suited to advance environmental values through community involvement. In 34 years he has grown his firm into five offices in three states. His leadership and business acumen are evident in his ability to match developers with investors, stay ahead of demographic and economic trends, and manage multidisciplinary teams. His commitment to environmental sensitivity and abundant open space has earned him many awards and high praise from the U.S. Secretary of the Interior. His passionate belief is that the mission of landscape architecture is to protect the environment and enhance people's lives.