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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405 621 E 6TH Avenue in Vancouver: Mount Pleasant VE Condo for sale in "Fairmont Place" (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2873333
405 621 E 6TH Avenue Vancouver V5T 4H3 
$849,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2873333
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 836 sq. ft.
This is the one. Welcome to Fairmont Place! Fully renovated, top-floor, south-facing 2-bed condo in one of the best buildings in Mount Pleasant. This home was completely gutted and renovated to a very high standard, all with permits in 2020. The home features a stylish, Scandinavian aesthetic throughout with SS appliances, Quartz countertops, new flooring, updated bathroom, huge 162 SF balcony and in-suite laundry!. There's also a sizeable primary bedroom with a walk-in closet. The building is completely updated with a full rain screen system, new balconies, windows, updated lobby and hallways, a newer roof, elevator upgrades and more! New boilers and re-piped in 2008. Parking and Storage. Pets and Rentals OK! More detailsListed by Oakwyn Realty Ltd.
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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317 665 E 6TH Avenue in Vancouver: Mount Pleasant VE Condo for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2874948
317 665 E 6TH Avenue Vancouver V5T 4J3
$845,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2874948
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 973 sq. ft.
Welcome to mount pleasant's ideal 2 bed 2 bath top floor sunny, completely renovated, 973 sqft corner apartment with plenty of windows. Northeast facing with beautiful north shore mountains and sunrise views to enjoy from 2 large balconies Ideal for gardening. Tastefully updated kitchen, bathrooms, hard floors through out a modern open layout. Featuring in-suite laundry, A/C, 2 skylights, 2 parking stalls, storage and amazing rooftop patio. Steps to upcoming main & Broadway & Emily Carr University skytrain. Main st. shopping, pubs, restaurants, Kingsgate mall, China Creek North park. Minutes to the seawall, Olympic Village and downtown. Schools: Mount Pleasant elementary, Vancouver technical secondary, St. John's Academy, VCC and rapid transit 99 to UBC. More detailsListed by Sincere Real Estate Services - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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504 210 E 5TH Avenue in Vancouver: Mount Pleasant VE Condo for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2874903
504 210 E 5TH Avenue Vancouver V5T 0K1
$838,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2874903
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 617 sq. ft.
ELENORE ON 5th, crafted by the acclaimed Chard Developments, introduces an exclusive 1 BED corner residence, a rare find with only 3 of a kind among only 58 homes. This meticulously designed abode showcases exquisite details including a gourmet kitchen with stone counters & backsplash, luxurious sophistication and comfort.. With convenient access to the vibrant Main street corridor, where an array of essential daily amenities await at your doorstep, ELENORE ON 5TH offers unparalleled urban living. Don't miss the chance to experience this exceptional property firsthand with a private viewing. Steps from cafes, restaurants, tech hub, and future skytrain station. More detailsListed by Rennie & Associates Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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908 1708 ONTARIO Street in Vancouver: Mount Pleasant VE Condo for sale in "PINNACLE ON THE PARK" (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2869156
908 1708 ONTARIO Street Vancouver V5T 0J7
$828,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2869156
- Bedrooms:
- 1
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 585 sq. ft.
Location!Location!Location!Pinnacle on the Park, at the Olympic Village, steps away from the seawall bike and walking trail, transportation hub, and many shoppings and restaurants. This 1 bed + flex 585 sf unit has functional layout, A/C, Bosch/Fisher-Paykal appliances, East facing, floor to ceiling windows, secured parking, storage locker, bike locker, gym and party room. More detailsListed by Laboutique Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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407 210 E 5TH Avenue in Vancouver: Mount Pleasant VE Condo for sale in "ELENORE ON 5TH" (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2855149
407 210 E 5TH Avenue Vancouver V5T 0K1
$799,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2855149
- Bedrooms:
- 1
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 634 sq. ft.
One of the best locations for ultra convenience and trendy boutique living. Elenore on 5th is a concrete, newer upscale building on Main with Air Conditioning. This 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom is spacious, bright and quiet. Enjoy one of the best floor plans for functionality complimented by a huge spa like bathroom & soaker tub plus tons of storage and counter space. Love your king sized primary with a dreamy Walk in Closet w/organizers. Kitchen features a gas cooktop & SS appliances w/two tone modern design. Rollerblinds throughout. A modern beauty in the best neighborhood minutes from False Creek, Main shops, DT, cafe & restaurant heaven. 1 parking and locker included. More detailsListed by Engel & Volkers Vancouver - Aedis Realty
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