- August 28, 2026
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Crit Van Tuyl is a longtime Irvine resident, advocate for responsible planning, and founder of the Irvine Dog Parks Association. He is currently a returning college student at Cal State Long Beach, pursuing degrees in Political Science and Communication Studies with a focus on public policy and civic engagement. With a background in technology consulting and construction management, Crit brings a detail-oriented approach to local land use and open space issues. He is active in city meetings, development oversight, and efforts to ensure transparent, fact-based public discourse. Crit and his wife live in Orangetree and are proud parents to 5 children and 2 canines.
Opinion: From Golf Course to Battleground: Fear vs. Facts
““The ground they defend was never theirs—but the noise they make is.” — unkown In major civic debates, the truth often struggles to be heard over the noise of misinformation. In the case of the proposed redevelopment of Oak Creek Golf Club into the Spectrum District Village, that noise didn’t build gradually—it was there from […]
OPINION: What Resolution 88‑1 Really Says
Piece 3 of “Irvine at the Crossroads” – A section-by-section breakdown of the 1988 resolution shaping Irvine’s open space legacy. Intro: Two Views — Only One Holds Up Ask ten opponents of the Spectrum District Village plan what Resolution 88‑1 says, and you’ll likely get one answer: “It protects Oak Creek. You can’t build there. […]
OPINION: Villain or Visionary? The Irvine Company’s Role in Preserving 57,000+ Acres
Piece 2 of “Irvine at the Crossroads” – a multi-part series unpacking truth, growth, and open space in our city. When it comes to Irvine’s past, present, and future, no private entity looms larger than the Irvine Company. Depending on who you ask, they’re either stewards of open space or villains of suburban sprawl. But if […]
Opinion: The Letter, the Lawsuit That Isn’t, and the Truth Behind the Oak Creek Open Space Debate
Piece 1 of “Irvine at the Crossroads” – a multi-part series unpacking truth, growth, and open space in our city. When You Start Losing the Argument, You Send in the Lawyers. On July 17, an environmental law firm sent a letter to the City of Irvine on behalf of two entities: a homeowners association and […]
Opinion: Oak Creek Golf Course Isn’t Public—But We Can Protect What Is
The Irvine Company proposed a new planning area and a new development that will replace the Oak Creek golf course. For those of us who live near Oak Creek Golf Course, the emotional pull is strong. I chose my home in large part for the access to the course. I love golf and want to […]
Opinion: Clarifying the Public Discourse on the Spectrum District Village Project
While a vocal group of residents actively opposes the Spectrum District Village project, it is important not to conflate their position with that of all Irvine voters. The opposition understandably seeks to amplify the perception that a broad consensus aligns with their views. However, substantial support for the project has also been expressed — not […]
