'Progress' is a matter of opinion. There are places in this world that 'Progress' has trashed (in my opinion). As a prime example, the Costa Del Sol. I am sure a lot of people love it there, but it became a place I would prefer not to visit, a long time ago. I hope that sort of 'Progress' doesn't happen here. 'Progress' is something that can be mishandled.
But as I said, it's a matter of opinion.