New Village publications celebrate the ingenuity and compassion of pioneers rebuilding society. Our books span the fields of social justice, architecture and planning, urban ecology, and community cultural development. The Press crosses boundaries between academic and informal education with books that engage both professionals and community activists working together to rebuild neighborhoods. Most significantly, our books go beyond abstract policy and present the human story, the motivations that stir the soul to make a certain part of the world a better place to live.

We cover the nitty-gritty of community building, focusing on what is working and what is culturally exciting. Our press is centered in the belief that inspiring alternatives are more valuable than criticism.

New Village Press is a national publishing project of Architects / Designers / Planners for Social Responsiblity ADPSR, an educational non-profit organization founded in 1982. ADPSR works for peace, environmental protection, social justice, and the development of healthy communities. The Press operates under the direction of LynneElizabeth.