The 7 train extension has absolutely nothing to do with the Javits Center.
It's being built because the Far West Side has no subway service, and the Hudson Yards area was just rezoned for massive office towers.
In fact, the Javits Center will likely be moved to Queens [[Long Island City area) in the coming years. They decided to cancel a multi-billion Javits expansion, becuase the Manhattan real estate is far too valuable for a low-slung convention hall.
Instead, they're just doing an interim renovation. The long-term plan is to sell the center for highrises, and use the proceeds to build a new center in a cheaper area.
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