People want to live in dense regions because they want to have good restaurants and good public services and things to do on the weekend outside of their homes, other than hunting and fishing.

So this:

> And on Friday afternoon or evening, they get out of the city as fast as possible, until Sunday evening.

This isn't universal. Not even close.

Plus, you can't ignore the political aspect: Someone with progressive politics will be happier in a city than the country, at least in America, and that's been true a very long time.