Catch up on all the latest city and building news in our Friday Fundamentals.

Manhattan skyline with proposed and rising building included, image via National Geographic

National Geographic has taken a look at the evolution of the New York City skyline.

• National Geographic shows us the skyline (New York Post)
• The New New York Skyline (National Geographic)

China wants to tackle flood prevention at an urban level.

• Why China Wants to Build Something Called 'Sponge Cities' (CityLab)
• China's sponge cities: soaking up water to reduce flood risks (The Guardian) 

It's not just building construction that seems to happen impossibly quickly in China.

• Life in the fast lane: Incredible time-lapse video shows Chinese engineers rebuilding 1,300-tonne bridge in just 36 HOURS (The Daily Mail)
• WATCH: Beijing bridge torn down, put back up anew, all in less than 48 hours (Shanghaiist)

Take a break from reality at the Star Wars Cantina.

• Superfans Are Building a Giant 'Star Wars' Universe in Manchester (CityLab)
• First look: Star Wars Cantina bar brings blue milk to Manchester (Manchester Evening News)