The article seems to indicate that the gyms are actually used. Even better, they seem to reclaim previously neglected and unsafe public space. That seems like a

The article seems to indicate that the gyms are actually used. Even better, they seem to reclaim previously neglected and unsafe public space. That seems like a good use of public space to me, like a soccer field or a well-maintained park, even irrespective of any health benefits. Of course, lots can go wrong in the actual implementation (clever uses for public spaces are notoriously tricky and hard to get right), but this doesn’t seem like a bad idea to me.