Abstract
This study assesses traffic and crowd management strategies during the Lagos International Trade Fair at Tafawa Balewa Square in Lagos, with emphasis on their implications for event- oriented urban design. Large-scale public events in rapidly growing cities are often evaluated for their economic and social impacts; however, the spatial and infrastructural challenges associated with managing high volumes of vehicular and pedestrian movement are less frequently examined from an architectural and urban design perspective. The study argues that the spatial organization of circulation networks, temporary exhibition layouts, and the integration of event infrastructure with surrounding urban systems significantly influence mobility efficiency, safety, and user experience. A qualitative research approach was adopted, employing site observations, spatial mapping, and photographic documentation to examine vehicular and pedestrian movement within and around the event venue. The analysis focuses on elements such as vehicular access hierarchy, pedestrian circulation routes, parking arrangements, entry and exit points, and the configuration of temporary structures.. The study concludes that effective management of large public events requires design-led planning that integrates architectural and urban design principles into traffic and crowd management strategies.