Known as Wildflower Community Facilities District, the one-square-mile development will be along Valencia Road, near Ajo Way with more than 2,600 residential units for sale and rent.

The Borough of Freemansburg covers about one square mile. It was founded in 1856 and is named for Jacob Freeman, whose grandfather settled in the area in the 1700s, according to the borough website.

The small homes, many in the 600- to 800-square-foot range, are what Wolek calls spindle homes. "There's a whole section of spindle homes," Wolek said.