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Abby Thorne-Lyman

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Director of Base Reuse and Economic Development at City of Alameda
📍 San Francisco Bay Area, United States

Abby Thorne-Lyman is the Director of Base Reuse and Economic Development for the City of Alameda, leading the transformation of the former Naval Air Station. With an MCP from UC Berkeley and a decade at BART focused on transit-oriented development, she is an expert in urban redevelopment, real estate, and economic strategy.

Outside of her professional focus on building communities, Abby is family-oriented and supportive of charitable causes. She actively uses her personal network to encourage support for foundations that assist military veterans and their families.

She is currently spearheading the redevelopment of approximately 800 acres of city-owned property at the former Alameda Point Naval Air Station.

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Experience
21 Years
Current Role
Director of Base Reuse and Economic Development
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
San Francisco Bay Area, United States
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Base Redevelopment
Her current role is entirely focused on leading the redevelopment of Alameda Point, a large-scale project transforming a former Naval Air Station into a new urban district.
Economic Development
A key part of her director-level role, she has a stated passion for helping cities thrive through business growth, workforce development, and addressing income gaps.
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Career

Work history

9-2023
Director of Base Reuse and Economic Development
City of Alameda
1-2022 - 9-2023
Director, Real Estate & Property Development
BART
3-2020 - 8-2021
Group Manager, Transit-Oriented Development
BART
11-2016 - 3-2020
Transit Oriented Development Program Manager
BART
10-2013 - 11-2016
Principal Planner
BART
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Media appearances

City Manager Appoints Abigail Thorne-Lyman as the Director of the Base Reuse and Economic Development Department. Featured in City of Alameda – News & Media
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Education
2001 - 2003
MCP
University of California, Berkeley
1995 - 1999
AB
Bryn Mawr College
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