urban

First-world societies are urban.  The cities are the center of national life.  But first-world cities are not hollowed-out shells like Detroit or Cleveland or parts of LA.  They are clean, safe, and affluent.  This is where the great universities and corporations are located.  The crime rate is low to nonexistent.  Public transportation is fast, safe, and abundant-- a pleasant experience for the rider.  There are no slums.