# Highland Award for commercial or rental property ownership in Upper Monroe

Given to a property owner who has done an outstanding job of improving, developing or maintaining one or more commercial or rental properties in the Upper Monroe neighborhood. Given annually.

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<summary>2024 Recipients - <strong>Meredith Pogal &#x26; Paul Sussman</strong></summary>

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*In recognition of the recent comprehensive high quality renovation & exterior landscaping and ongoing maintenance of their three story residential building located at the corner of Monroe Avenue and Rosedale Street.*

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<summary>2025 Recipients - <strong>Melanie &#x26; Patrick Berl</strong></summary>

*In recognition of Patrick's and Melanie's redevelopment of two parcels that became available after two buildings were destroyed by fire in 2023. They combined the parcels into one and built a brand new two family home on the site now know as 319-321 Rosedale Street. This is the first example of a new home being built in Upper Monroe in many decades.*

*In addition, the award recognizes Patrick's and Melanie's many years upgrading and managing their several rental properties and respectfully working with their tenants.*

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