Kansas City advanced measures tied to a downtown Royals ballpark, the article reports.

Council approved a trio of legislative steps for the prospective venue.

A tax increment financing plan labeled Crown Center structures as blighted.

Rezoning and fiscal frameworks form the legal base for development.

Officials say the project would reshape downtown infrastructure and real estate.

Stakeholders are still weighing broader master-plan impacts according to the article.

Negotiations between city leaders and project partners remain complex according to the article.

Further fiscal details will guide whether the stadium plan moves ahead.

Read the full article for more details on the Royals ballpark votes.