The articles in this issue on culture, environment and sustainability approach culture in the context of sustainable development. Of special interest is the article by Anghinelli and Beretta on the insufficient application of sustainability indicators to cultural matters, looking in particular at the European Common Indicators, a set developed for local development with the European Commission.

Also worth noting is the paper by Carta on cultural planning strategies in regional development, combining considerations for cultural identities and local landscapes. The short article on sustainable urban development in Rotterdam in the documentation section looks also at the impact of having been European Capital of Culture in 2001.