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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242 E 15TH Avenue in Vancouver: Mount Pleasant VE Townhouse for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2749187
242 E 15TH Avenue Vancouver V5T 2P9 
$1,950,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2749187
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 1,899 sq. ft.
Located at the heart of Vancouver's Main Street, this front side 3 level townhouse is a stunning blend of modern and traditional styles. 3 Bedrooms and 2 bathrooms upstairs with 1 bedroom and bathroom downstairs. The lower level can easily be suited and already has a separate laundry. The spacious main floor has a large dining area, living room and a bathroom with laundry. The upstairs hosts the Primary bedroom with a vaulted ceiling and an on suite bathroom while the two other bedrooms share a full bathroom. Just steps to everything main street has to offer. This Heritage Class C home is perfect for those that want to experience the best of both worlds, modern conveniences and classic charm. Easy to show. More detailsListed by TRG The Residential Group Realty
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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1229 E 14TH Avenue in Vancouver: Mount Pleasant VE 1/2 Duplex for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2747194
1229 E 14TH Avenue Vancouver V5T 2P2
$1,898,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2747194
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 1,650 sq. ft.
Back unit of two Craftsmen ½ duplexes in Mount Pleasant within Charles Dickens + Tupper school catchments. Very good home designed by Carman Kwan at Architectural Colective, built by experienced builder Cedarvan Homes and interior + finish by renowned Hazel + Brown. This unit is 1650 sq ft with open plan Main floor featuring pantry and kitchen island. Kitchen features gas cooktop, Fisher + Paykel appliances, quartz counters. Eclipse doors off living room open to large deck and fully fenced garden. Also a large balcony on top level with great view of North Shore. 10’ ceilings, custom millwork, radiant heated wide plank oak floors on all 3 levels. AC, HRV, 600 sq ft crawlspace + lots of other storage, private single garage, alarm, 2/5/10 New Home Warranty. This home is not to be missed. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Select Properties - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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988 E 10TH Avenue in Vancouver: Mount Pleasant VE 1/2 Duplex for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2749111
988 E 10TH Avenue Vancouver V5T 2B2
$1,798,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2749111
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 1,605 sq. ft.
Tucked away on the quiet street of East 10th, this front duplex offers you a modern touch with a classic feel. An array of sleek finishes and a thoughtful open plan layout, this immaculate 3-bedroom 3.5 bath spread over three levels include engineered hardwood floors, with in-floor radiant heating. The kitchen is equipped with white quartz countertops, a white tile backsplash, immense amount of storage and a collection of high-end appliances from Fisher & Paykel. Schools, Public transit and shopping nearby, this home is sure to meet your needs. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Select Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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1606 1708 ONTARIO Street in Vancouver: Mount Pleasant VE Condo for sale in "Pinnacle on the Park" (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2750306
1606 1708 ONTARIO Street Vancouver V5T 0J7
$1,769,900Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2750306
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,109 sq. ft.
NW corner home on the 16th floor of Pinnacle on the Park offers spectacular views of the mountains, park, and False Creek. Super efficient 1109 sq ft 3 bedroom + den with no wasted space. Perfect city home with full-size chef's kitchen, enough rooms for home office and guests, the comforts of a newer building under warranty, and in-suite storage space. Within minutes walk to the sea wall, amenities, restaurants, shopping, and transit. New home under warranty. More detailsListed by Anson Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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479 E 16TH Avenue in Vancouver: Mount Pleasant VE 1/2 Duplex for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2643508
479 E 16TH Avenue Vancouver V5T 2T8
$1,750,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2643508
- Floor Area:
- 1,216 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, 471 E. 16th Ave, 475 E. 16th Ave. More detailsListed by Stilhavn Real Estate Services - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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