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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http://www.mountpleasantcc.ca
http://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/mount-pleasant-community-plan.aspx
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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705 210 E 5TH Avenue in Vancouver: Mount Pleasant VE Condo for sale in "Elenore on Fifth" (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2869008
705 210 E 5TH Avenue Vancouver V5T 0K1 
$1,168,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2869008
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 886 sq. ft.
Step into luxury with this sophisticated 2-bedroom + den home, meticulously crafted in the architecturally unique + LEED certified building by the renowned Chard Development. This suite offers a stunning Scandinavian inspired kitchen with Wolf gas cooktop, stove microwave, Sub Zero fridge, Fisher & Paykel dishwashers & beautiful quartz countertops & backsplash – a chef’s dream! There is an abundance of natural light from is Western exposure + enjoy outdoor living on the covered balcony with excellent views of the city and mountains. The spacious bedrooms have blackout blinds + ample closet space + the luxurious bathrooms have the same high-quality cabinetry & fixtures + heated floor + a deep soaker tub. Suite comes complete with a den or storage room, secured parking, bike storage, a fully equipped gym and a dog wash station. Located in the heart of Mount Pleasant with restaurants, café’s and breweries at your doors step and it’s only minutes to Olympic Village, downtown and the Skytrain station. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Select Realty
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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21 W 15TH Avenue in Vancouver: Mount Pleasant VW Townhouse for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2874982
21 W 15TH Avenue Vancouver V5Y 1X7
$1,135,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2874982
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,025 sq. ft.
An extraordinary modern, architect designed and NEWLY renovated Townhouse in Mount Pleasant close to City Hall. Enjoy a fantastic location directly across from a park, minutes walk to shopping, restaurants and transit along Main and Cambie streets, a front garden ideal for entertaining and a parking space at the rear of the property. Custom designed cabinetry with SS counters manufactured in South Korea installed in the kitchen, which has top of the line appliances, dining area, opening to a semi covered pation, living room and adjoining corridor to provide truely unprecedented amounts of storage space.The limestone floor tiles with underfloor heating was specially imported from Bali and has been incorporated into a japanese style sunken bathtub in the master bedroom ensuite. OH: Sun (5/5)@2:30-4 More detailsListed by RE/MAX Crest Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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608 1688 PULLMAN PORTER Street in Vancouver: Mount Pleasant VE Condo for sale in "NAVIO SOUTH" (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2858365
608 1688 PULLMAN PORTER Street Vancouver V6A 0H4
$1,098,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2858365
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 805 sq. ft.
Beautiful Navio South at Olympic Village! Enjoy VIEWS to False Creek & Science World from your covered balcony. Here, an open kitchen features contemporary wood/high-gloss cabinetry, granite counters, kitchen Island & Bosch appliances. Bedrooms are separated, bathroom offers large porcelain tiles, floating wood veneer vanity, frameless glass shower door and in-floor heating. Enjoy 8'8" ceilings and air conditioning. Navio by Concert Properties offers 177 homes in 2 elegant buildings with floorplans that make the best use of space, distinguished interior finishes and first-rate amenities: Private Rooftop Resident Lounges, Concierge, Resident Caretaker & EV parking. Watch the sailboats go by & follow the seawall home to your front door! More detailsListed by Macdonald Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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202 2508 FRASER Street in Vancouver: Mount Pleasant VE Condo for sale in "Midtown Central" (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2870668
202 2508 FRASER Street Vancouver V5T 3V4
$1,098,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2870668
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,018 sq. ft.
Introducing "Midtown Central" by PortLiving, where modern living meets urban convenience. This spacious corner unit boasts 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and engineered hardwood flooring throughout. The open concept design invites natural light and offers stunning North Shore Mountain views from your private covered balcony. Enjoy cooking in the kitchen equipped with high-end appliances, quartz countertops, and a Carrara polished backsplash. Located in a walkable community, residents have easy access to restaurants, grocery stores, and public transit. Convenience is key with included parking, storage, and a bike locker, making "Midtown Central" the perfect blend of comfort, style, and accessibility in the heart of the City. More detailsListed by Keller Williams Realty VanCentral - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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2210 ST. GEORGE Street in Vancouver: Mount Pleasant VE Townhouse for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2879783
2210 ST. GEORGE Street Vancouver V5T 3R2
$1,098,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2879783
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 961 sq. ft.
Discover the tranquility of 2210 St. George Street, where comfort & convenience intersect seamlessly. This well loved home & beautifully designed living space w/ hardwood floors throughout boasts many recent updates including newer bathrooms, kitchen appliances, brand new hot water tank & much more! Rooms feature ample natural light from the two skylights & vaulted primary bedroom ceiling. Enjoy panoramic mountain views from your bay window sitting area. Bonus, sunny kitchen nook or home office. Enjoy the new car-free greenway & paved bikeway directly outside your door. Proximity to transit, Mount pleasant farm market, hip restaurants, cafes & breweries & schools just steps away. Proactive strata, painting & roof recently completed. Parking & storage included. More detailsListed by Umber Realty Inc. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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