the riversway ward has three distinct elements. broadgate, a comfortable estate of victorian housing with a high percentage of student housing; new build housing on the former british aerospace site; and the redeveloped marina. the former preston port, one of the largest in its time, has been redeveloped to feature shopping units and new build housing of some considerable expense. the preston docks and surrounding area has a sizable area of development including new supermarkets, car dealers and trade outlets.