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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309 2520 GUELPH Street in Vancouver: Mount Pleasant VE Condo for sale in "Habitat" (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2686559
309 2520 GUELPH Street Vancouver V5T 3P5 
$648,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2686559
- Bedrooms:
- 1
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 555 sq. ft.
Assignment of Contract. Designed by award-winning Formosis Architecture, Habitat's bold envelope delivers a modernist mix of indoor-outdoor living spaces with a cutting edge west coast feel. Featuring contemporary laminate flooring throughout, matte cabinetry, Quartz countertops, under cabinet LED lighting, an integrated Fulgor Milano appliance package, sleek matte black hardware & plumbing fixtures. This urban One Bedroom layout features 555 sqft of indoor living space & a 36 sqft balcony. Building amenities include; a common rooftop patio, with an outdoor kitchen, dining area & lounge space. More detailsListed by Angell, Hasman & Associates Realty Ltd.
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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411 E 12TH Avenue in Vancouver: Mount Pleasant VE Townhouse for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2683231
411 E 12TH Avenue Vancouver V5T 0C7
$620,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2683231
- Bedrooms:
- 1
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 555 sq. ft.
This incredible unit with its high ceiling showcased with custom crown molding is beautifully laid out with an open concept with bright, vibrant floor to ceiling windows, and gorgeous engineered laminate flooring that add a warm feel. It’s perfectly located, just a short walk to grocery stores, restaurants, and public transit. This centrally located Mount Pleasant unit comes with a storage unit, bike locker, one parking stall, in unit laundry and amenities such as a gym and beautiful rooftop with 360-degree views of the greater Vancouver area. For those looking to invest in the heart of Vancouver, it would be perfect as a rental with the new SkyTrain terminal being built a few blocks away. Come see your new home today. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Select Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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325 2788 PRINCE EDWARD Street in Vancouver: Mount Pleasant VE Condo for sale in "Uptown" (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2702456
325 2788 PRINCE EDWARD Street Vancouver V5T 0C7
$619,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2702456
- Bedrooms:
- 1
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 647 sq. ft.
Welcome to Uptown, in the heart of Mount Pleasant, built by Concord Pacific. This spacious concrete unit faces East, for a beautiful peaceful outlook on the quiet side of the building. At 647 sqft, this 1 bed and den’s layout will maximize every inch of space while being complemented with an abundance of light from the floor to ceiling windows and 9 foot ceilings, an ensuite bathroom off the master bedroom, stainless steel appliances, washer/dryer, pet and rental friendly, this unit has it all and the building is equipped with a gym and shared rooftop patio to entertain your guests! Just steps from vibrant Main Street restaurants, bars, coffee shops, community centre, grocery and retail shopping. Immerse yourself in the Mount Pleasant lifestyle at Uptown! **Open houses June 25 & 26 1-3pm** More detailsListed by Oakwyn Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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430 1065 E 8TH Avenue in Vancouver: Mount Pleasant VE Condo for sale in "McEwan House" (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2697224
430 1065 E 8TH Avenue Vancouver V5T 1V1
$589,900Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2697224
- Bedrooms:
- 1
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 758 sq. ft.
Welcome to the McEwen House. This amazing 1 bed 1 bathroom corner penthouse is nestled on a quiet street and priced BELOW BC Assessment Value! Steps away from Vancouver Community College, the new Emily Carr University of Art & Design and the upcoming Broadway skytrain extension to UBC. 10 minute drive to downtown, Burnaby. Great for first time home buyers or those looking to downsize. This spacious home has dual exposure, and shared laundry. Comes with 2 balconies and peek-a-boo Mountain view from your bedroom balcony. Unit comes with 1 parking #11 and 1 storage locker #34 Open house Sat June 11th 12-2pm & Sun Jun 12th 2-4pm. More detailsListed by Faith Wilson Group - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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304 272 E 4TH Avenue in Vancouver: Mount Pleasant VE Condo for sale in "MECCA" (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2698457
304 272 E 4TH Avenue Vancouver V5T 4S2
$588,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2698457
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 528 sq. ft.
This is it: MECCA! This cute loft just off Main St has thoughtful built-ins, great light and with 12' ceilings feels spacious and open. Bonus: 200 sq ft loft space for sleeping/storage. Awesome communal rooftop patio with city views, BBQ and more. No parking, rentals at max. Pets allowed. Come see for yourself! open house Sat June 18 2-4pm More detailsListed by Keller Williams Realty VanCentral - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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