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DALLAS — Locally based investment and development firm Leon Capital has begun construction on The Academic, a 365-unit multifamily project located at the former site of the Dallas Independent School District just north of downtown. The community will feature studio, one- and two-bedroom units ranging in size from 500 to 1,150 square feet and offering private balconies and patios, stainless steel appliances and full-size washers and dryers. Amenities will include a clubhouse with golf and sports simulators, convenience mart, an executive business center with flexible office space, a resort-style pool and a fitness center. Completion is slated for early 2021.