Rising from metaphorical ashes: The Phoenix affordable apartments open in West Oakland

A NEW WEST OAKLAND apartment complex was celebrated by local officials and community members last week with the hope that it will help provide affordable housing for low-income individuals and people transitioning from homelessness. 

The Phoenix is one of Oakland’s newest apartment complexes in the Prescott neighborhood, built by the East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation and Abode Housing Development for around $60 million with 100 affordable units and a multitude of residential services that promise to help low-income residents keep a roof over their heads.