Woot, I have a prototype! Please have a look and try it out:
http://www.brunsbug.dreamhosters.com/testing/index.php?title=COM:DR
It utilises these features: * user-centred: based on what the user wants to do, rather than the technicalities of how we actually do it * template-per-request approach * use of DynamicPageLists to generate on-the-fly lists of open requests of different types * super-easy processes for archiving, looking up and reopening debates.
Good for new users because they don't need to know anything about Commons, they just need to follow the step-by-step instructions.
Good for admins because archiving means changing a category from 'open' to 'closed'.
Good for casual users with CommonsTickers because they will be able to find deletion debates in one step.
Good for COM:DEL regulars because they can build a personal page to show them only the debates they're interested in.
Please have a play around with it (you're welcome to create an account or edit anonymously - it's my test wiki) and let me know what you think.
cheers Brianna