This Thursday, Fort Worth invites locals to weigh in on the future of their breathing space at an open house focusing on the Dallas-Ft. Worth the area's smoggy skies. This collaborative effort, roping in the City of Fort Worth, the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG), regional partners, and residents, seeks public input to shape the Dallas-Fort Worth Air Quality Improvement Plan (DFW AQIP), fueled by federal dollars courtesy of the EPA's Climate Pollution Reduction Grant, according to the City of Fort Worth.

For those keen to have their say, the Hazel Harvey Peace Center for Neighborhoods will be hosting the gathering from 6-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 18. Here, stakeholders can unpack their concerns and contribute actionable strategies for tackling the region's hazy dilemma; any Fort Worth native looking to breathe easier and see clearer can pitch in. With the launch of a city-backed survey, commenting has never been more convenient, inviting opinions on everything from proposed projects to pollution-curbing proposals.

Attendees at this week's event are promised a concise presentation, which will outline core challenges and map potential paths forward. Beyond the formality, city, and NCTCOG staff will be all ears, ready to absorb public ideals. In addition, for those unable to attend, there isn't any need to feel left out in the smog—feedback can travel through the convenience of an online survey or by snail mail to Savana Nance, Senior Air Quality Planner at NCTCOG.

Clear your Thursday evening, and head to Room 105 at 818 Missouri Ave to play your part in something bigger than the fog that mars the Fort Worth skyline. As the regional planning agency brings together local governments and individuals, an open house across the Metroplex will also take place, as per the City of Fort Worth.