1981 and "COLUMBIA MALL" is expanded with a new Sears and Southwest Wing. This expansion also houses the 15-bay PicNic food court. This operates in conjunction with an existing Food Court, installed in the center of the original mall in the late '70s,  The Phase 2 shopping complex now encompasses approximately 1,010,000 leasable square feet and contains 179 stores. There are parking accommodations for 4,700 autos.