The River Medlock seen here from the A6 by the Mancunian Way. On the left seen on the 18th of July 2002, is the old mill used by MASA (Manchester Artists Studio Associasion). On the right, photographed on 15 August 2004, is Mill Point an apartment complex for key workers. All round central Manchester development is in progress. Old industrial buildings are either being refurbished or torn down and replaced by new buildings, as here. Many of the development sites are on the banks of rivers and canals.