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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836 838 E 11TH Avenue in Vancouver: Mount Pleasant VE House for sale in "MT PLEASANT" (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2672254
836 838 E 11TH Avenue Vancouver V5T 2E6 
$2,499,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2672254
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 2,678 sq. ft.
Cool legal duplex in Mt Pleasant! Perched on a fabulous block just off Fraser, this 3-level character home offers all sorts of possibilities. Nicely maintained with valuable mechanical upgrades, this home currently has 4 lovely separate spaces. Main level has charming 1 bed suite w/ high ceilings. Massive top floor has 1 bed suite w/ mountain views. Top 2 levels are easily converted to traditional family floorplan w/ 3 beds & 2 baths up. Shared laundry in bsmnt. Lower flr has a luxurious new 2 bed suite. Awesome modern laneway suite feats 2 bedrooms + cool loft, efficient kitchen & it's own laundry. Sunny yard, 3 H20 tanks, updated plumbing & wiring, standard 33x122 lot in popular spot. This solid revenue property is a short stroll to schools, parks, transit & fun on Main Street. Come see! More detailsListed by Stilhavn Real Estate Services
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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603 1678 PULLMAN PORTER Street in Vancouver: Mount Pleasant VE Condo for sale in "NAVIO at the creek" (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2688232
603 1678 PULLMAN PORTER Street Vancouver V6A 0H4
$2,438,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2688232
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,365 sq. ft.
Beautiful, protected WATER VIEWS from all principal rooms incl. spectacular FALSE CREEK , MOUNTAINS and CITY. Luxurious apartment in an iconic project designed by Rafii Architects. Award winning developer-CONCERT Properties. Expansive open concept layout of nearly 1400sf on one level, flooded with natural light. Gourmet kitchen features sophisticated granite slab island, Bosch appliance & beautiful cabinetry. Energy-efficient AC/heating system, generous in suite storage & luxury finishes add to the ambiance of this rare property. Fantastic layout with separated bedrooms for privacy and spacious patio perfect for entertaining. 2 parking spots, one with EV charger. Rooftop garden, private lounge, fitness centre & concierge services. One of Vancouver's most vibrant and convenient locations with Olympic Village bars/restaurants & shops. Only steps away from Skytrain & minutes from downtown. Love where you live! More detailsListed by RE/MAX Select Properties - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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220 E 5TH Avenue in Vancouver: Mount Pleasant VE Townhouse for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2666831
220 E 5TH Avenue Vancouver V5T 0K1
$2,300,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2666831
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 1,440 sq. ft.
Elenore on Fifth by Chard Development located on the lower slopes of Mount Pleasant, well-located close to skytrain, transit, shops, restaurants, bars & local services. Contemporary & refined design. Comfortable & livable space. 3-bdrms corner Townhouse features: oak laminate flooring throughout, kitchen is equipped w/ marble-look engineered quartz countertops & appliances WOLF/Sub-Zero, side-by-side LG washer & dryer, heated floors in bathrooms. Includes controlled cooling/heating system & HRV. Amenities include fitness, a resident lounge with outdoor rooftop and garden plots, dog wash station, electric car charging stations. Minutes from the vibrant Olympic Village & Seawall. Grab this chance to own a home! Open house: May 14 & 15, 2-4pm. More detailsListed by Dracco Pacific Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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1132 E 12TH Avenue in Vancouver: Mount Pleasant VE House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2679067
1132 E 12TH Avenue Vancouver V5T 2J9
$1,998,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2679067
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 2,375 sq. ft.
This 3-level character home offers all sorts of possibilities. Solid 3 suites revenue property with monthly rent $3943,respectful tenants on month to month basis. 33 x 127 RT5 duplex zoned lot. Unbeatable location, walking distance to schools, cafes, parks, shopping, and transit. Open house on Saturday & Sunday April 23 & 24,3-5pm. More detailsListed by Royal Pacific Lions Gate Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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106 1688 PULLMAN PORTER Street in Vancouver: Mount Pleasant VE Townhouse for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2683739
106 1688 PULLMAN PORTER Street Vancouver V6A 0H3
$1,899,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2683739
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 1,449 sq. ft.
This is the ONE! WELCOME TO YOUR NEW HOME IN THE OLYMPIC VILLAGE! What an incredible opportunity to own a 2 bed, 3 bath+ den Townhouse at NAVIO by the Creek. With a total of 1449 sqft of pure living space and a 180 sqft private patio, this home has an elegant charm with all modern finishes, plenty of room, and facing the beautiful City Park. Featuring an open-concept living space, stunning chef’s kitchen equipped with top-of-the-line Bosch appliances, a kitchen island with sophisticated granite slab countertop, Nu-heat in-floor heating in master’s ensuite, this home has higher standards than most. Located in Olympic Village, stones throw from Science World, Restaurants, Entertainment, the Skytrain, and much more! Absolutely perfect for first time home owner and any investor. CASHFLOW POSTIVIE! You won't want to miss this one! CALL TODAY to book your private showing! More detailsListed by Oakwyn Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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