Based on Henri Lefebvre’s theory on the production of space, this article presents a critical reflexion on the concept of territory as it is has been defined in recent research on community organization practices in Québec. The article argues that the tendancy towards the « territorialization » of social action has to be understood in the context of the global transformations resulting from the transition to neoliberalism. Such a « local turn » has had the consequence of limiting communities in their capacity to regain control over their living conditions. In conclusion, the articles explores two possible alternatives to this problem.