Crossroads sues the city to push for an expansion.
March 1979 - Boulder Urban Renewal Authority is created to supervise redevelopment of Crossroads, including addition of 445,000 square feet. June 1979 - Voters approve using tax increment financing for redevelopment of the mall. Opponents want election approving tax increment financing invalidated and BURA abolished. November 1979 - U.S. District Court judge dismisses lawsuit filed against the redevelopment. All lawsuits eventually are dismissed.