The Editorial Advisory Board of Institutional Real Estate Americas met Sept. 12–14 in Chatham, Mass. (See “On the cape.”) Prior to the meeting, attendees submitted questions and topics for conversation.

Policy and politics. What impact will the Trump presidency have on real estate? How might political gridlock in Washington — and an unpredictable administration — impact real estate investment? Republican leaders in Congress and the Trump administration have an ambitious set of policy goals. Let’s discuss how these initiatives could affect commercial real estate, and what you’re paying attention to this year: tax reform, healthcare, immigration, infrastructure, regulations and trade.

ESG issues. With Hurricanes Harvey and Irma emphasizing the need for a re