I like the idea about the compilation. Would be cool if there would be a decent amount of photographs to let people see the area, maybe some before and after? Also it supports the understanding about what happens I think. People often don't realize what happens in the world as long as they don't see it (or in worst case feel it on their own).
And about URAllowance I can just say everyone should look into it. It's a great upcoming project and has a lot of potential. The team has definitely my support :)
RE: Bigger Than Self Part 2 :Finally! Announcement at the end of this post!