Box 4

Final copy of “The Newark Management Information System” as well as drafts and correspondence. Also includes a “1976 Update Report on the Newark Management Information System.”

Correspondence and research notes.

Documentation on KRAVCO and their petition for Newark’s first regional shopping center, which was denied by the City of Newark. Includes the opinions of Cohen’s staff at the City Planning Department as well as opinions of members of city government

Clippings that mention Cohen and his planning activities.

Plans, correspondence, and other information gathered.

List of planning events that took place during the decade as well as other events significant to Newark city government.

“A Feasibility Study for Newark Local Bus Service” and a study by the Public Transportation Committee of Newark.

Correspondence, plans, and reports on various projects.

Project evaluation for a subdivision of office buildings located at Barksdale and Hillside Roads.

Correspondence and information related to a visit to Salisbury by Cohen and other members of Newark city government to examine Salisbury’s downtown area.

Reports, city council resolutions, and correspondence.

Cohen used the same system that he adapted at the State. He added to the library over the course of his career. Includes items pertaining to Newark that were removed and added to the Technical Library inventory.

Summary report.

Memorandums, City Council and Planning Commission meeting agendas, and City Council resolutions and meeting minutes.

Cohen’s last project with the City of Newark; documents a proposal to demolish the Main Street historic Fader Building and be replaced by a Gino’s Restaurant; Cohen was the only department head against this project, which was approved. Contains information regarding this project as well as an additional study “Demographic, Capacity, Cost Analysis for Blair Village” and maps.

Information gathered by Cohen while a member of the Varrin Committee regarding the proposed Newark Beltway.

Planning information regarding the Beltway.

“Exhibits and Correspondence Pertaining to State of Delaware Department of Highways Plans for Newark Ring Arterial as They Relate to the Development of Hidden Valley.” Item removed to Technical Library.

Memorandums from both Cohen and City Manager Peter Marshall involving Cohen’s controversial vote on a segment of the Newark Beltway. Also included are notes and letters from various supporters of Cohen.

Minutes from a special meeting of the Newark City Council.

Minutes from a City Council meeting held on March 10, 1975 in which Cohen was questioned regarding his vote on the Newark Beltway.

News clippings from a three part series related to the Beltway.

Receipts, invoices, and business ledgers.