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You can create projects and subprojects with custom user elevation for each. Time tracking, reporting, etc.

UI could use some updating though

Does agile dwarf allow cross project boards though? doesn't look like it?

Not that I'm aware of. They seem to be project specific boards. Though they track from sprints. Allow a product backlog, etc.

It looks like the "Stuff To Do" plugin may also be a good fit. Going to look into redmine on Friday, thanks a bunch for the suggestion.