Hazel Borys

Director, Planning, Property and Development at City of Winnipeg

Speaker

Hazel Borys is the Director of the Planning, Property & Development Department for the City of Winnipeg. Prior to this role, she dedicated two decades as president of PlaceMakers, LLC in the US and PlaceMakers, Inc. in Canada.

Under her leadership, PlaceMakers was distinguished for its focus on crafting vibrant, walkable communities. Now, at a pivotal moment for Winnipeg, Hazel's expertise is instrumental. Current City policies aim to transform Winnipeg into a more resilient, livable collection of neighbourhoods, and Hazel's deep-rooted commitment to sustainable urbanism positions her to lead this transformation effectively.