Kent has an economic fabric and history that sets it apart from the South East. Industry developed through shipyards and coalfields, and the role of tourism in the growth of Canterbury and the coastal towns. But it is the county's rural nature, hop fields, horticulture and friut growing., that created the view of Kent as the Garden of England. In common with many areas, older industries have declined or evolved as market conditions changed. In response, established businesses and sectors have diversified and grown, new companies have come to Kent and a new knowledge and service based economy has taken root. This has been supported by considerable infrastructure investment over the past 10 to 15 years including the CTRL, M20,M2, the second Swale crossing, Kent International Airport, the FASTRACK bus system in the Thames Gateway and strategic business locations such as Kings Hill.