[4] Randyland has played an important role in the cultural rejuvenation of Pittsburgh, with its neighbors City of Asylum and Mattress Factory.

[5][6][7] Randyland has received international attention through viral listicles, and[8][9] is among the most photographed places on Instagram.

[11] His guerrilla gardening planted vacant lots in Manchester, the Mexican War Streets, and surrounding neighborhoods.

[13] Using upcycling, Gilson decorates his home with items such as mannequins, plastic dinosaurs and pink flamingos.

[14] In late 2016, Gilson's partner David Paul Francis "Mac" McDermott was diagnosed with terminal prostate cancer.

Under Conner's curation, the facility embraced being a selfie museum as a vibrant backdrop for photos.