Sometimes the biggest ideas begin with something deeply personal. For Wayne Goddard, the vision behind The Standard on Bond started during a visit to Greenville, South Carolina, where his daughter was attending Clemson University. The city’s vibrant downtown, walkable lifestyle, and modern mixed-use buildings made an impression on both of them, and his daughter loved the energy and envisioned herself living there after graduation. That moment sparked a realization. If that kind of lifestyle existed elsewhere, why not bring it to Bel Air?
After seeing a building that combined residential living, restaurants, and gathering spaces, Goddard recalls, “I said to myself, ‘Well, looks like I’ve found my next project,' with a keen eye on creating a space that would be welcoming to people like his daughter. That idea would eventually become The Standard on Bond, a mixed-use development designed to create a similar sense of energy and connection in the heart of Harford County. In a full-circle turn of events, his daughter Sabrina, now a local fourth-grade teacher, will be the building’s first residential tenant.
The project is the result of strong partnerships and collaboration. Goddard serves as Project Executive, working alongside co-developer Jason Watts of UrbanBuilt, whose team is leading construction. Partners Dave Linsalata, Damon Pross, and Dave Vanicky each bring expertise in project management, financial modeling, and strategic support.
The development blends residential apartments, office space, retail, dining, and a public pocket park into a destination centered on convenience and connection. “We believe in the ‘live, work and play’ model,” said Goddard, President and General Counsel of Goddard Companies, LLC. “I believe that TSOB is the only project in Harford County that truly offers a ‘park the car’ and walk everywhere lifestyle.”
Community input influenced the project significantly. Originally planned at nearly twice the size, the building was redesigned multiple times to address neighborhood concerns about density, parking, and architectural style. “We wanted to work with the community in hopes of achieving a project that would really serve as a catalyst for other development in the Town,” Goddard explained.
The name itself reflects intention and ambition. Inspired by Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney, Goddard said that he recalled an interview in which Swinney said, “At Clemson, our standard is the best.” Goddard continued, “That is how I feel about our projects. Everything at TSOB is the best; we have the best views, the best elevators… the highest quality materials, the highest quality finishes, and an overall luxury experience when you walk in the front door. This building sets the standard for safety, security, energy efficiency, design, and tenant experience.” The Standard on Bond will also include penthouse office tenants such as RBC Wealth Management, along with additional professional firms, fitness offerings, and dining concepts at street level.
With phased openings beginning in 2026, The Standard on Bond represents more than development. It reflects vision, partnership, and a shared belief in Bel Air’s future. As Chris Streett of Streett Hopkins, a friend of Goddard’s and an integral part of propelling the project forward with Goddard, said, “Hopefully it’s a litmus test for more properties like this in the future. Hopefully, a project like this will inspire more vibrancy.”