Hazel Borys

Hazel Borys is principal and managing director of Placemakers, a planning, coding, marketing, and implementation firm.

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A walkable urban retail primer

Nuture unique historic character in walkable formats and don’t build leasable space that you can’t lease. For downtown to have a critical mass, the goal is to capture 20 percent of the retail market share.
HAZEL BORYSMAR. 9, 2016
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Biking and walking: How are we doing?

As spring tempts us to pick up the pace of our outdoor activities, it’s clear that not all places have equal footing. Those well-positioned to draw us out into health-boosting active transportation are enjoying all sorts of benefits. City planners...
HAZEL BORYSAPR. 5, 2016
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The walkable, urban world of Pokemon

The game celebrates art, architecture, and culture, so businesses near cultural landmarks have a better chance of having PokéStops, which is what you need to be able to place a lure.
HAZEL BORYSAUG. 4, 2016