Articles deal with the changing meaning and role of important cultural buildings (Manieri Elia); the creation of attractive spaces in metropolitan areas (Oliva); architectural projects for contemporary culture (Desideri);  urban strategies which combine cultural economies and urban regeneration, taking into account the importance of urban architecture for the social identity of a city (Valentino). Of special interest is the paper by Ponzini who examines the policy-making practices in the construction of cultural facilities for urban regeneration, highlighting paradoxical and unintended effects of public-private partnerships. Also worth reading is Leira's contribution on the case of the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao.

Articles in the remaining journal deal with cultural tourism in Italy; museum strategies in the region of Veneto; cultural decentralisation at regional level in Spain; and the social, legal and economic values of cultural branding.