The Citadel plot which was cut or reduced in Mass Effect 2 will return in Mass Effect 3. There was some potential plans for a DLC pack to improve the Citadel's role in the game but eventually got nixed by Bioware or EA.
In terms of storyline importance, it will be similar to Mass Effect 1 where it played a huge role in the game.
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