# Escambia County Reviews OLF 8 Code Amendments

Escambia County, Florida, is actively reviewing proposed amendments to the OLF 8 Master Plan and Design Code affecting the Beulah property, with key input from original plan authors DPZ CoDesign and developers Tri-W and Catalyst. The county's planning board and board of county commissioners are scheduled to vote on these amendments following a state infrastructure impact review. This process presents procurement opportunities for contractors specializing in urban planning, infrastructure development, and related services as the county balances development interests with the original New Urbanism vision.

- **Why this matters:** Procurement professionals should note the potential for new contracts related to urban planning, infrastructure upgrades, and design implementation tied to the OLF 8 amendments.
- The involvement of state-level infrastructure review indicates possible requirements for compliance and coordination with Florida state agencies.
- Developers Tri-W and Catalyst are key stakeholders, suggesting opportunities for subcontractors and service providers aligned with their project scopes.
- Organizations engaged in land development code interpretation and community planning may find strategic value in engaging with Escambia County's evolving regulatory environment.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 21, 2026

### Government Entities
- Escambia County Board of County Commissioners
- Escambia County Planning Board
- Florida State Planning Agency

### Vendors
- Tri-W Development (Developer)
- Catalyst (Developer)

### Key Quotes
> Several statements made during that meeting misdescribe the adopted text. We understand and welcome the County's consideration of legitimate amendments. We ask only that the record, and any pending amendment discussion, begin from an accurate reading of what has already been adopted.
> — Marina Khoury, Partner, DPZ CoDesign

### Sources
- [Why the fight over OLF 8 code could shape Beulah's future  | Miami Herald](https://www.miamiherald.com/news/article317322792.html) - miamiherald.com