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Built for Zero is a movement, a methodology, and proof of what is possible. Over 100 cities and counties are using data to measurably reduce homelessness for entire populations — changing how local response systems work and what they can achieve. Together, they are proving that when communities act with speed, coordination, and accountability, homelessness can be visibly and meaningfully reduced.
Communities in the Built for Zero movement are proving that visible, lasting reductions in homelessness are possible.
This video was the product of insights and partnership with various experts who took time to review the content.
We would like to extend our appreciation to James Lee of James Lee & Associates, Tyra Thomas of Street Voices of Change and John Brady of Lived Experience Advisers.
–Communities are participating in Built for Zero
These communities are dedicated to measurably reducing homelessness for everyone.
They are building a future where homelessness is rare and brief.
These communities are working to achieve and sustain measurable reductions in homelessness.
–Communities have made homelessness rare and brief for at least one population.
This milestone indicates that fewer people are experiencing homelessness than are being housed at any given time — and that housing placements are outpacing inflow. It also helps communities track whether reductions are reaching every population equitably.
Reaching this threshold is not a one-time achievement. It requires continuous system performance and sustained accountability.
SPOTLIGHT
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Success is measurable, sustained reductions in homelessness — for everyone.
–communities have achieved a measurable reduction
Communities in Built for Zero have often described the shift in approach from responding to homelessness to ending it. Part of this work is making sure all their efforts are actually adding up to fewer people experiencing homelessness — also known as population-level reductions.
Large cities are proving what’s possible.
–large cities are taking measurable steps to reduce homelessness.
These cities are making progress, while working to address the challenges of tight housing markets along the way.
