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®# R2868874
836 838 E 11TH Avenue Vancouver V5T 2E6 
$2,300,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2868874
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 2,678 sq. ft.
Amazing opportunity in Mt Pleasant! Perched on a fabulous block this 3-level character home offers all sorts of possibilities. Well maintained with significant mechanical upgrades the main home currently has 3 suites, but is easily converted back to single family with 3 bedrooms up. The main level has a charming 1 bed suite w/ high ceilings. The top floor has a spacious 1 bed suite w/ mountain views. Lower floor has a nice, newer 2 bed suite. Cool & versatile modern laneway features 2 bedrooms, 3 pc bath, kitchen, laundry + loft space. Sunny yard with 1 open parking, 3 HW tanks, updated plumbing & wiring. 33x122 lot in a super convenient & sought after community. This solid revenue property is a short stroll to schools, parks, new Broadway Line & more. So much potential here. Come see! More detailsListed by Stilhavn Real Estate Services
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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363 W 16TH Avenue in Vancouver: Mount Pleasant VW Townhouse for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2865293
363 W 16TH Avenue Vancouver V5Y 1Z1
$2,298,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2865293
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 1,515 sq. ft.
Welcome to this beautiful coach home, crafted with precision & care by the renowned Four Corners Homes & designed by Katie lo. Nestled just off Cambie St, this residence boasts over 1500 sf on 2 levels, offering the perfect space for families or downsizers. Upon entry, you'll be captivated by the open & expansive floor plan, where natural light floods the living space. The seamless integration of the living, dining & kitchen areas with easy access to your private yard & patio, for effortless entertaining. On the upper level, you’ll find 3 generously sized bdrms with ample custom-built cabinetry & your private balcony off the primary. No detail has been overlooked, only the finest materials, appliances & finishes have been selected. Equipped with A/C & an attached single car garage. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Select Properties - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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1602 108 E 1ST Avenue in Vancouver: Mount Pleasant VE Condo for sale in "Meccanica" (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2870462
1602 108 E 1ST Avenue Vancouver V5T 0E4
$2,268,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2870462
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 1,545 sq. ft.
S.W. top floor corner PH w/ Main level balcony + 1100s.f. Priv. roof deck w/ outdoor Kit & H.Tub. Bright & spacious 2 Br, den/office + storage has 9-10' ceilings, A/C, engineered hardwood floors & modern, functional plan. Gorgeous open kit, w/ quartz counters, gloss cabinets, gas cooktop, & AEG wall oven fit for a chef. Huge Mbr w/ WiC & beautiful enste. w/ dbl vanity & sep. shower/soaker tub. 2nd Br also w/ enste bath & access to sunny, spacious west balcony. Sunlit Lr-Dr are in line w/ lots of windows & access to the same west balcony. Office/ den has a convertible desk/bookshelf/bed for occasional guests. Spectacular roof deck, 2 pkg, 2 St. lockers, gym & amenity rm w/ kit. for special occasions. 5 star loc. near seawall, shops, restaurants, Main St, Cambie & transit to UBC, Dntwn & YVR More detailsListed by RE/MAX - Stuart Bonner - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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704 1678 PULLMAN PORTER Street in Vancouver: Mount Pleasant VE Condo for sale in "NAVIO" (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2850518
704 1678 PULLMAN PORTER Street Vancouver V6A 0H4
$2,249,900Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2850518
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,142 sq. ft.
Experience stunning panoramic views of Dwntwn Van,Science World,False Creek, & the North Shore Mts fr. this exceptional residence @ Navio North by the Creek! 1,142 square feet of luxurious living space, this home features an open concept layout adorned w/ floor-to-ceiling windows, high ceilings, & over 200 sq. ft. of outdoor living space.A modern gourmet kitchen boasts Bosch appliances, complimented by sleek tiled bathrooms & NU Heat flooring in the master bath. Enjoy year-round comfort w/an in-suite controlled A/C heating & vent system. Residents will relish exclusive access to a private residential lounge on the top floor & fully equipped gym. Perfectly situated in a central location,w/restaurants,cafes, markets,& a rec cntr just steps away from your door, this is Vancouver urban living! More detailsListed by Sutton Group - 1st West Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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539 E 7 Avenue in Vancouver: Mount Pleasant VE House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2870834
539 E 7 Avenue Vancouver V5T 1N8
$2,199,999Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2870834
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 2,823 sq. ft.
Attention Developers and Investors! 33x122 RM-4 Lot in the heart of highly desirable Mount Pleasant area. There are many possibilities with the new broadway plan MNAB Zoning to get upto 20 stories 6 FSR with 150ft frontage or build multiplex with upto 1FSR on just this lot. Great Location close to Downtown, VCC , Park, Transit, and elementary school. More detailsListed by Oakwyn Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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