On January 20, City Council reviewed land sale and lease strategies at Alameda Point. "Since 2020, estimated costs to complete the remaining Alameda Point infrastructure have soared from $700 million to $900 million," reports Karin K. Jensen. In the meantime, land values have softened. https://alamedapost.com/news/city-council-tackles-alameda-point-strategy-waste-reduction-new-leases/
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City Council Tackles Alameda Point Strategy, Waste Reduction, New Leases - Alameda Post
On January 20, City Council reviewed land sale and lease strategies at Alameda Point. Land value is softening, and maintenance is expensive.
After years of the current policy not producing the desired pace of building new infrastructure at Alameda Point, the City of Alameda may change its focus from leasing to selling property. Richard Bangert examines the possibilities and roadblocks facing the City as they work to manage the land. https://alamedapost.com/news/analysis/analysis-city-shift-approach-economic-development-alameda-point/
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Analysis: City May Shift its Approach to Economic Development at Alameda Point - Alameda Post
On January 20, 2026, City Council will hold a public workshop to discuss plans to boost property sales at Alameda Point.
"Alameda could find itself back at square one, or at least close to it." As officials seek clarity on the status of the VA clinic on Alameda Point, Richard Bangert examines what could happen to the land if the clinic is cancelled. It's possible the VA will turn the land over to GSA for disposal. https://alamedapost.com/news/analysis/analysis-two-possibilities-alameda-point-va-property-following-veterans-project-cancellation/
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Analysis: Two Possibilities for Alameda Point VA Property Following Veterans Project Cancellation - Alameda Post
"Alameda could find itself back at square one, or at least close to it." Richard Bangert explains what may happen to Alameda Point.
Big questions hang in the air with the possible termination of the construction of the VA clinic and columbarium at Alameda Point. Jean Chen talks with Abby Thorne-Lyman, the City of Alameda’s Department Head of Base Reuse and Economic Development, about what could happen to the land. https://alamedapost.com/news/what-happens-alameda-point-land-slated-va-clinic-cemetery/
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What Happens to the Alameda Point Land Slated for VA Clinic and Cemetery? - Alameda Post
Big questions hang in the air with the possible termination of the construction of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs clinic.
The City of Alameda welcomes Abigail Thorne-Lyman as the new Director of the Base Reuse and Economic Development Department. With more than two decades of experience in real estate and economic development, she brings a wealth of expertise to assist in the cultivation of Alameda Point.
https://alamedapost.com/news/abigail-thorne-lyman-named-new-base-reuse-director/
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Abigail Thorne-Lyman Named New Base Reuse Director - Alameda Post
Abigail Thorne-Lyman steps into the role of Director of the Base Reuse and Economic Development Department to help cultivate Alameda Point.
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