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Built for Zero initiative
Coverage of Built for Zero initiative in the Nexus archive.
- Chester County reaches ‘functional zero milestone’ for chronic homelessness. What does that mean?
Chester County achieved a 'functional zero milestone' for chronic homelessness in December 2025 and January 2026, with three or fewer people experiencing chronic homelessness each month. This progress followed the county's adoption of the Built for Zero initiative, real-time data tracking, and a housing-first model coordinated by local partnerships and nonprofits.