From the article, "The organization’s three other rest stops, which it dubs “safe spots,” focus on other populations also vulnerable to ­homelessness: young men, veterans and people with disabilities."

It sounds from that there is already a "young men's" camp, which would make this one more of a balancing step. Regardless, I don't have a problem with creating unique solutions for any group with distinct needs, and I think gender and need are intertwined here.