ABSTRACT
The time span for the creation of forms in the forest is typically longer than the time span for creating forms in urban space. Trees take hundreds of years, buildings far less. This essay explores the notion of hand-over or successive participation that is necessary for long term planning of urban spaces that incorporates the planning horizons of public art, forestry, and regard for the health of the ecosystem. Katie Paterson’s Future Library begun in 2014 in Oslo, Norway and scheduled for completion in 2114 is the illustrative case study for long-term planning and hand-over design.
