It may probably be a good procedure to present the project to Xaelath, probably as a letter signed by the whole clan, through a supportive Mod. But as Im far away in distance from curret DF "politics", there could exist better methods. You have my permission and good will, now I believe the chance resides on all of you diplomatic skills. And yes, I insist Tratpan would be the most jelous while fair Scale-Manager, for enough reasons I dont even need to enumerate here.