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    Author Maya Haptas

    Maya Haptas

    contributing writer

    Maya Haptas has an M.A. in Historic Preservation Planning from Cornell University and is a freelance writer covering various topics from architecture and urban design to wellness and skateboarding. She is currently the assistant editor of Bigfoot Skateboarding Magazine.

    New fund transforms Pittsburgh’s affordable housing market

    “We wanted to start with something that has the ability to give creative financing solutions, fill gaps and make projects go ahead quicker."
    01 Sep 2021

    How 3 Pittsburgh architects are fighting climate change right now

    Buildings create 80% of our city’s greenhouse gas emissions. How we build greatly matters in our battle against climate change.
    11 Dec 2019
    CARMI Soul Food

    Pittsburgh’s culinary couples on the joys — and challenges — of working together

    "We feel so grateful that we get to wake up and do what we love."
    07 Oct 2019
    maternal health symposium

    WHAMglobal founder answers questions from Pittsburgh’s first Maternal Health Leaders Symposium

    "When a woman asks for help, you have to treat her knowledge of her body with respect."
    24 Oct 2018
    drury hotel facade

    Drury Plaza Hotel set to open in historic Downtown Pittsburgh bank building

    “The Drury company has a love of old buildings and roots in construction,” says general manager Chris Park.
    15 Nov 2016
    everyday cafe facade

    Everyday Café opening in Homewood, filling a void

    The 2,000-square-foot shop will offer a full range of hand-crafted coffee and tea drinks as well as soups, salads and sandwiches.
    11 Nov 2016
    exhale pittsburgh yoga wall

    Exhale Pittsburgh brings drone metal yoga and meditation to Downtown

    "What sets us apart is the yoga wall,” says owner Jennifer Ferris-Glick.
    08 Nov 2016
    young architects studio competition

    What should Pittsburgh look like in 2050? An answer from the Young Architects Studio Competition.

    Jake Morrison's SRO Village proposes additional housing for the city's homeless population.
    07 Nov 2016

    Instagram outdoor photo gallery open in Walnut Street parklet

    Photographs will be selected from Instagram each month. Use #capturedpgh to enter.
    04 Nov 2016

    10 outstanding Pittsburgh architecture projects win awards

    A jury of architects from Minneapolis gave awards to Pittsburgh architecture firms in categories from sustainable design to historic preservation.
    01 Nov 2016
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