The site of what was once a sprawling homeless encampment in West Oakland has become an affordable housing complex for hundreds of new tenants.

The city celebrated the opening of Prescott Station on Wednesday, a building with 235 units, aimed at people earning up to 80% of the area median income.

For resident Edward Fields, this is the first time an apartment like this has been accessible for him, a new build, and a place to call his own. Just a few years ago, he was experiencing homelessness.

"I've been there, done that," said Fields.

Homelessness is a theme in the Wood Street area. Prescott Station, near the corner of Wood and 20th streets, is built on land that used to be home to one of Oakland's largest homeless encampments. It spanned blocks with hundreds of people.

Now, it's bee

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