"The purpose of this report is to provide the citizens of Pasadena and the City Government with a comprehensive long-term general plan to guide the growth and development of the community. The report is divided into three parts: part I. entitles 'The city and its people', provides the background for the general plan ; part II, describes the various elements of the general plan ; part III, entitled 'Carrying out the plan', explains the various devices for effectuating the plan"--Foreword.