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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557 E 7TH Avenue in Vancouver: Mount Pleasant VE 1/2 Duplex for sale in "Mount Pleasant" (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2736115
557 E 7TH Avenue Vancouver V5T 1N8 
$1,978,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2736115
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 1,983 sq. ft.
A Sleek & Modern front 1/2 duplex with incredible and spacious South-facing patio and yard, perfect for entertaining. Spread across 3 floors this spacious 1983 sqft home features 3 bed, 3.5 bath and a chef’s kitchen with high end Fisher Paykel appliances, modern finishings, custom built-ins, and a private garage. Enjoy views of the city and north shore mountains from your top floor bedroom. Located in the lively Mount Pleasant neighbourhood, just a short walk to Main St, Fraser and E Broadway for all the best shopping, restaurants and coffee shops. Easy access to Downtown and HWY 1 and just steps away from transit and excellent schools! OPEN HOUSE: SUNDAY Dec 4th from 2-4 PM More detailsListed by RE/MAX Select Properties
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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977 E 11TH Avenue in Vancouver: Mount Pleasant VE House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2730095
977 E 11TH Avenue Vancouver V5T 2E8
$1,948,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2730095
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 2,944 sq. ft.
Fantastic three level home with four legal suites, on a CORNER lot in coveted Mount Pleasant! Gorgeous city and mountain views from the top floors, south facing front yard and LANE ACCESS at the back, with parking and additional yard space. Quiet location, but walking distance to Broadway, Fraser and The Drive. Easy access to transit, downtown, shopping and restaurants. Great revenue potential with a large one bed suite on the main floor, two studio suites up and a loft-style studio suite at the top. The lot is 33 x 122 RT-5 zoned. Exceptional opportunity for investors, renovators, and developers. Value is mainly in the land, but with some great features: high ceilings, wood floors and stained glass windows. More detailsListed by Macdonald Realty - 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®# R2733729
988 E 10TH Avenue Vancouver V5T 2B2
$1,839,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2733729
- 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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238 E 15TH Avenue in Vancouver: Mount Pleasant VE Townhouse for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2715848
238 E 15TH Avenue Vancouver V5T 2P9
$1,788,080Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2715848
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,464 sq. ft.
Welcome to this ravishing townhome located in the heart of Vancouver. Beautifully maintained, this home offers spacious 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, two great patio sitting areas, perfect for a BBQ on the weekends. Bonus 2 bedroom mortgage helper rented for $1650. This home is located just an ambulating distance from great restaurants, cafes, shops, and only a 6-minute drive to Queen Elizabeth park. Nearby to Vancouver College, Simon Fraser Elementary School, Science world and many more. One building with three units 238, 242 & 246! Reach out to the Listing Realtor for more information, don't miss out on this opportunity today! Pet and rental friendly! More detailsListed by eXp 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®# R2677255
1606 1708 ONTARIO Street Vancouver V5T 0J7
$1,769,900Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2677255
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,109 sq. ft.
NW corner home on the 16th floor of Pinnacle on the Park, offers clear 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 new building under warranty, and in-suite storage space. Within minutes walk to the sea wall, amenities, restaurants, shopping and transit. More detailsListed by Anson Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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