Mount Pleasant and the Neighbourhood House
Neighbourhood Boundaries
In the Canadian City of Vancouver, British Columbia, City Hall on 12th Avenue at Cambie Street is on the west margin of the neighbourhood of Mount Pleasant. Beginning at City Hall, the neighbourhood boundary runs south on Cambie Street to 16th Avenue, turns left and runs eastward to Clark Drive, turns left there and runs to the north as far as 6th Avenue, where it turns left and runs westward on 6th Avenue, Great Northern Way, and 2nd Avenue to Main Street, where it runs north to Terminal Avenue, makes a left turn to the west to the south shore of False Creek as far as the Cambie Street Bridge, and from there runs south on Cambie Street back to City Hall. The neighbourhood hub is several blocks to the northeast of City Hall around the intersection of Main Street, Broadway, and Kingsway.
In 2006, Mount Pleasant had 23,615 people, a 3.8-percent decrease from 2001, with 62.0 percent of residents speaking English as their first language, 10.0 percent speaking Chinese, and 5.1 percent Tagalog. Median household income was then $37,782, and 31.7 percent of the population lived in low-income households. Once working-class, Mount Pleasant has seen a considerable rise in its standard of living since the early 1990s.
History
From 1888, when the first of them appeared, through the first decade of the 20th Century, several breweries came to the neighbourhood to make use of the waters of Brewery Creek. In 1890, the first streetcars ran south on Main Street to 1st Avenue and to Kingsway by 1897 to serve the substantial population centre around Broadway. An ability to commute quickly to the Downtown city centre drew many working families to the area south of Broadway. In that sense, Mount Pleasant was one of Vancouver’s first suburbs.
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Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House
The Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House has a mandate to make the neighbourhood a better place to live. Its community service began in 1976 with a youth leadership program operating from a local church basement, a free mobile income tax clinic operating from a trailer followed in 1977, and later that year the neighbourhood house opened a storefront building on East Broadway. Finally in 1995, came the spacious building at the busy corner of Broadway and Prince Albert Street. There the dedicated staff serves and assists more than 3,000 needy people annually.
Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House is a member of the Association of Neighbourhood Houses of British Columbia, founded in 1894, one of the oldest nonprofit societies in the province. Neighbourhood houses developed from the 19th Century settlement house movement to minister to the needs of migrants from the countryside seeking employment in the cities, often leaving behind everything they knew. The settlement house movement established the first daycare nurseries for working parents, classes in English as a second language and adult literacy, and academic standards for the social work profession. The Association of Neighbourhood Houses of British Columbia participates in programs of the United Way of the Lower Mainland.
The Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House leads a community literacy planning project, a community development outreach program to help new immigrants find and resources to enhance the lives of their families, and a Mandarin parenting program for grandparents who care for children regularly.
New Mount Pleasant Live MLS Listings
Mount Pleasant and the Neighbourhood House
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79 W 12TH Avenue in Vancouver: Mount Pleasant VW House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2713414
79 W 12TH Avenue Vancouver V5Y 1T4 
$6,280,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2713414
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 2,050 sq. ft.
Developers, Investors Alert-- Broadway Corridor Plan project site, potential Land Assembly with neighbors to develop up to 18 storey mid to high-rise building with 5.5 FSR. True rare opportunity for investment or development in prestigious Westside! POTENTIAL AMAZING VIEW TO FALSE CREEK, DOWNTOWN, QE PARK IN THE FUTURE NEW APARTMENT BUILDING! Great location--Walk to Broadway, minutes to Oakridge Mall, Canada Line station, downtown, all amenities and top schools! ACT NOW! More detailsListed by LDG Realty
- Aedis Realty
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50 56 - 60 W 12TH Avenue in Vancouver: Mount Pleasant VW Triplex for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2716838
50 56 - 60 W 12TH Avenue Vancouver V5Y 1T5
$3,880,000Multifamily- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2716838
- Bedrooms:
- 12
- Bathrooms:
- 11
- Floor Area:
- 4,379 sq. ft.
Strata titled triplex, listing price is for all 3 units, same owners. Upper floors is a 3 bed/ 3.5 bath owner occupied unit. Main level is 4 bed/4 bath unit, and garden level is 5 bed/ 4 bath unit. Both main and garden level currently configured as student rentals with shared kitchen/laundry, but can be easily configured into 2-3 bedroom stand alone units. Totally renovated in 1995 by the previous owner, with in-floor radiant heat and tiles throughout. Roof is 2 years old. Located near City Hall, Main Street, Canada Line, and the future Broadway extension. Mount Pleasant RT areas in Broadway Corridor Plan, potential land assembly with neighbors for up to 2.7 FSR. More detailsListed by Royal Pacific Realty Corp. - Aedis Realty
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1803 1708 ONTARIO Street in Vancouver: Mount Pleasant VE Condo for sale in "PINNACLE ON THE PARK" (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2684414
1803 1708 ONTARIO Street Vancouver V5T 0J7
$3,600,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2684414
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 1,623 sq. ft.
One of a kind! 4 Bedroom 3 Bath + Den Penthouse with full wrap around views of False Creek, the park and the Mountains. Large balcony off living room AND large rooftop deck to enjoy Vancouver view. Perfect-sized for owners who need extra bedrooms for hosting family and office space. Floor-to-ceiling windows over-height ceilings, engineered hardwood flooring, full-size chef's kitchen with Scavolini cabinets with pantry and wine fridge, extra large master walk-in closet. 2 Parking. More detailsListed by Anson Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
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805 1678 PULLMAN PORTER Street in Vancouver: Mount Pleasant VE Condo for sale in "NAVIO-NORTH" (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2713493
805 1678 PULLMAN PORTER Street Vancouver V6A 0H4
$3,498,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2713493
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,594 sq. ft.
Unobstructed panoramic views of Water, Downtown, Science World, False Creek, North Shore Mountains and much more from this one of a kind Semi-waterfront residence at Navio North by the Creek! This 1,594 sqft home features open concept living w/floor to ceiling windows, high ceilings with an oversized Balcony. Modern luxury kitchen equipped with high-end appliances, sleek Carerra-patterned porcelain mosaic tiled covered bathrooms and NU Heat in master bath floor. You will find yourself always at ease with installed in-suite controlled A/C heating and ventilation system, 2 Side by Side parking and Private Storage room. Lounge on top floor and fully equipped gym are just some of the perks of living here. Central Location, Marina, recreation, and shopping just steps from your front door. More detailsListed by VIRANI REAL ESTATE ADVISORS - Aedis Realty
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465 E 16TH Avenue in Vancouver: Mount Pleasant VE House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2643388
465 E 16TH Avenue Vancouver V5T 2T8
$2,999,900Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2643388
- Floor Area:
- 3,000 sq. ft.
PRIME LAND ASSEMBLY! Three 33X122 lots combine to make 99’ X 122' townhouse development site in one of East Van’s most popular neighbourhoods. Walking distance to Main Street, Fraserhood & trendy Mt Pleasant shops, parks & restaurants. Zoned RM-4N with an allowable floor space ratio of up to 1.45. Please do not disturb occupants. Site visits by appointment only. No access to the home. Property must be sold in conjunction with 471 E. 16th Ave, 475 E. 16th Ave, 479 E. 16th Ave. More detailsListed by Stilhavn Real Estate Services - Aedis Realty
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471 E 16TH Avenue in Vancouver: Mount Pleasant VE House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2643427
471 E 16TH Avenue Vancouver V5T 2T8
$2,999,900Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2643427
- Floor Area:
- 1,600 sq. ft.
PRIME LAND ASSEMBLY! Three 33X122 lots combine to make 99’ X 122' townhouse development site in one of East Van’s most popular neighbourhoods. Walking distance to Main Street, Fraserhood & trendy Mt Pleasant shops, parks & restaurants. Zoned RM-4N with an allowable floor space ratio of up to 1.45. Please do not disturb owner. Site visits by appointment only. No access to the home. Property must be sold in conjunction with 465 E. 16th Ave, 475 E. 16th Ave, 479 E. 16th Ave. More detailsListed by Stilhavn Real Estate Services - Aedis Realty
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3020 FRASER Street in Vancouver: Mount Pleasant VE House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2694306
3020 FRASER Street Vancouver V5T 3W3
$2,888,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2694306
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 2,668 sq. ft.
This multi-suite property offers a variety of options for various different types of buyers. Currently the seller has a development permit approval which allows you to build a front & back duplex w/ coach house, the building permit is close to being issued. The seller has already covered a majority portion of the pre building costs such as city, design, architectural, engineer, and permits. This location is also apart of the new Broadway Plan which allows land assembly potential adding great value to Fraser Street. A future land assembly can allow the potential of building either a 6 story or 18 story tower upon the Broadway Plan becoming official by the City of Vancouver. This property currently generates $4,200/mo in rental income, major potential to raise existing rents. More detailsListed by Macdonald Realty Westmar - Aedis Realty
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2112 PRINCE EDWARD Street in Vancouver: Mount Pleasant VE House for sale in "Block 1910" (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2727442
2112 PRINCE EDWARD Street Vancouver V5T 3M3
$2,349,800Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2727442
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 2,062 sq. ft.
Hudson Projects Presents: This STUNNING contemporary residence by Architrix Design and Birmingham & Wood Architects, blends timeless style with everyday function. A BRILLIANT floor plan - 3 bed, 3.5 bath, 3 outdoor areas, 1 private rooftop deck w/potential lock off unit - will satisfy every family size, now & in the years to come. Westcoast inspired kitchen, located in the heart of the home w/panoramic window, centre island w/seating, premium Italian appl & 5 burner gas stove. Elevated comfort w/AC, sound system, custom millwork, eng HW, and upper floor w/ensuites in each bedroom. This beauty comes w/attached garage & is located in the beloved community of lower south main, walking distance to schools, shops, cafes, parks, recreation and the upcoming skytrain & False Creek flats. By appointment only. More detailsListed by Stilhavn Real Estate Services and Rennie & Associates Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
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928 E 13TH Avenue in Vancouver: Mount Pleasant VE House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2734603
928 E 13TH Avenue Vancouver V5T 2L6
$2,290,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2734603
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 2,118 sq. ft.
Charming character home in highly sought after Cedar Cottage with a sunny south backyard! This inviting home has been meticulously maintained and renovated, including new windows throughout, updated electrical & plumbing, roof, drain tiles and siding. Two large bedrooms upstairs, front porch and rear extension added 2017 with permits. Spacious, renovated chef's kitchen with Bertazzoni gas range and S/S appliances opens to the family-sized banquette for entertaining, games night, and homework with the kids. Bedroom & full bath on the main with a fabulous modern claw foot tub to sink into at the end of the day. Raised garden beds are ready for your herbs and veggies - there is even a chicken coop! Finished, 2 bedroom lower level w/ separate entry. Enclosed garage with electrical, heat and a 30A 240V receptacle installed. Charles Dickens School an easy 4 block walk on quiet streets. Convenient biking and walking distance to local faves Savio Volpe, Les Faux Bourgeois, Oh Carolina. Have your Realtor book to view. More detailsListed by Rennie & Associates Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
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242 E 15TH Avenue in Vancouver: Mount Pleasant VE Townhouse for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2715870
242 E 15TH Avenue Vancouver V5T 2P9
$2,220,840Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2715870
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 1,922 sq. ft.
Welcome to this ravishing home located at the heart of Vancouver. This home is a 3-story building with three separate units (238, 242 & 246) this unit features a spacious 3 bedroom and 3.5 baths, plus a 1 bedroom basement suite. The home is located just a few steps from Main St. where you will find great restaurants, shops, cafes and only a 6-minute drive to Queen Elizabeth Park. Nearby Vancouver College, Simon Fraser Elementary School and Science World! Reach out to the listing realtor for any inquiries! Seller would like to sell the whole building. Pet and rental friendly too! More detailsListed by eXp Realty - Aedis Realty
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