In a sign of uncertain economic times, a developer building in Sacramento is moving forward slowly with one housing project while another remains stalled. Kevin Noell of San Diego-based Metro Nova Development has jump-started construction of four more brownstone-style homes at Tapestri Square, T and 20th streets, by offering reduced prices and more amenities. But work remains on-hold to develop his other Sacramento project – the old Crystal Cream & Butter Co. site, located downtown at 1013 D St., into a mixed-use redevelopment dubbed the Creamery. Tapestri Square plans call for 58 energy-efficient, single-family detached homes built to resemble urban row houses on an entire block. Fourt

A San Francisco development firm hopes to start work this year on a $28 million housing and commercial project at a downtown Sacramento location. The Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency has struggled with the proposed project's site for years. Domus Development wants to build commercial buildings, parking and affordable housing in the space between D and E Streets bordered by 12th Street. More affordable housing would be built at the other site of the project, between the C Street Alley and D Street at 12th Street. Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency staffers are strongly supporting the project. SHRA officials note in a March 2 report that the agency and three separate d