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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304 2828 MAIN Street in Vancouver: Mount Pleasant VE Condo for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2874909
304 2828 MAIN Street Vancouver V5T 3G2 
$649,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2874909
- Bedrooms:
- 1
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 591 sq. ft.
Welcome to this cozy yet spacious, exceptionally designed 1 Bed + 1 Bath home in the heart of Mount Pleasant. This bright & airy home offers a functional 591 SQFT of open concept living space with 9 ft ceilings and views of the North Shore Mountains. The kitchen has space for a free-standing island while still allowing for a dedicated dining table. The extra spacious primary bedroom easily fits a king-sized bed with room to spare. Double closets are found through the laundry space on your way to the ensuite bathroom. Amazing flow in this unit and ready to find it's new owners! Find some of the city's best eateries, breweries & cafes at your doorstep and only 3 blocks from the new Mount Pleasant SkyTrain Station. More detailsListed by Rennie & Associates Realty Ltd.
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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1109 1775 QUEBEC Street in Vancouver: Mount Pleasant VE Condo for sale in "0PSAL" (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2860461
1109 1775 QUEBEC Street Vancouver V5T 0E3
$648,800Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2860461
- Bedrooms:
- 1
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 515 sq. ft.
Welcome home to OPSAL, centrally located in Olympic Village just steps from the Seawall, Science World, Restaurants, Cafes, Breweries & more. This OPEN LAYOUT WITH A DEN residence offers a bright and inviting living space with ample natural light, and high-end kitchen finishings, complete with full-size stainless-steel appliances and a gas range. Floor plan offers desirable size bedroom with bonus office space as well as a private balcony with stunning year-round views of the SW city skyline. Heated bathroom floor, High ceiling, Gas outlet in Balcony, building amenities including a gym, sauna, steam room, yoga room & bike storage. 1 parking stall, walking distance to Canada line and Main Street Sky Train, pets allowed.. OPEN HOUSE SAT MAY 18 TH 2-4 P.M. SUNDAY 2-4 MAY 19TH More detailsListed by Sutton Centre Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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504 2477 CAROLINA Street in Vancouver: Mount Pleasant VE Condo for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2874230
504 2477 CAROLINA Street Vancouver V5T 0G8
$638,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2874230
- Bedrooms:
- 1
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 486 sq. ft.
SUPER CONVENIENT LOCATION AT MT. PLEASANT CLOSEBY EAST BROADWAY! DISTINCT ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN with high-ceiling makes you felt like having 550 s.f.. It's a real one bedroom, one parking stall and one locker unit! NO DROP-BEAM-CEILING overhead your bed or sofa. SPACIOUS LIVING & DINING ROOM - no wastage of space! This unit is facing East with the sweet morning sun (Shy away from Broadway)! Gorgeous 180 degree view of the northshore mountains & city. NO TALL BUILDING IS IN FRONT to disrupt view or privacy! WELL-KEPT QUALITY hardwood flooring, white quartz countertops with a sizable kitchen sink! Stainless steel KITCHEN AID STOVE OVEN, MICROWAVE & FULL SIZE FRONT-LOADING WASHER/DRYER! Energy-saving ultra-quiet dishwasher. Heated floor for bathroom! 5' baseboards & QUALITY FRESH NEW PAINT TOO! Oversized windows! Nearby parks! MOVE-IN CONDITIONS! OPEN HOUSE: May 11 Sat. 2 - 4 pm More detailsListed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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304 630 E BROADWAY in Vancouver: Mount Pleasant VE Condo for sale in "Midtown Modern" (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2876151
304 630 E BROADWAY Vancouver V5T 0J1
$599,900Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2876151
- Bedrooms:
- 1
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 613 sq. ft.
Rare opportunity for urban professionals, first-time home buyers and/or investors. Located on the south, quiet side of the building, steps away from cafes, restaurants and shopping. This modern and sleek studio apartment offers top-of-the-range integrated appliances, floor to ceiling windows, an office nook perfect for working from home, and a functional layout. Large walk-in-closet offers custom storage solutions, bathroom with spa-like shower and heated floors. The bright large balcony is perfect for outdoor dining and BBQing. The suite comes with one underground parking spot for your convenience. Pets and rentals allowed.Open More detailsListed by Engel & Volkers Vancouver - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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304 3150 PRINCE EDWARD Street in Vancouver: Mount Pleasant VE Condo for sale in "Prince Edward Place" (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2877330
304 3150 PRINCE EDWARD Street Vancouver V5T 3N6
$599,900Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2877330
- Bedrooms:
- 1
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 704 sq. ft.
TOP FLOOR and CORNER unit! Welcome to your SPACIOUS 1 bedroom home, located steps away from trendy Main St in the heart of Mt Pleasant (walkscore of 95!). Ideally situated on a quiet, tree lined street, this oversized one bedroom is large enough to fit your house sized furniture. You’ll appreciate the brightness, charm and features such as the serene green outlook, cozy gas fireplace, numerous windows, & balcony. BOSA built in a well run building just two blocks from the restaurants, grocery stores & coffee shops on Main. Maintenance fees include heat, hot water and gas. Comes with 1 underground parking & storage locker. Cats allowed, but sorry no dogs! More detailsListed by Oakwyn Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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