In 1986, a group of Chula Vista and Bonita residents became concerned the pro-growth, pro-development philosophy of the Chula Vista City council at that time threatened the quality of life in our community. These residents formed an organization they called “CrossRoads.” Members of CrossRoads’ Executive Board were: Frank Scott, Dr. Peter Watry, Will T. Hyde, George Gillow, Jerry Griffith, Dr. Joseph Cummings, Lowell Blankfort, Carol Freno and Carole Smith. In the late 1980’s CrossRoads published a series of widely distributed, well read newsletters, and became influential in affecting city development policies. In particular, it was the influence and vision of the original CrossRoads that resulted in the city’s current growth management policies. CrossRoads disbanded in 1993, after planning for Otay Ranch was completed. Ten years later, in 2003, CrossRoads reformed as Crossroads II.